İyi Seyirler Dileriz.
Episode 2 of a Heartless City
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Episode 2 :
Only 3 kilos...to hell.
It’s always a nice night for hanging out in Seoul…even if it is off the side of a building —such pretty city lights and all.
A brief step back in time: before Soo and Doc drop in at Scale’s hotel room, they visit their favorite spot to take in the Seoul city lights. The two are standing at the edge of a roof, the Doctor his usual formal self, a stiff figure in dark. Soo’s a little flashier, donning a snazzy blue suit this pleasant evening, and much more at ease. He’s got one foot propped on the ledge and is peering over the drop.
A voice calls up from somewhere below, Soo-ya, I don’t know anything! You know I’m a bad liar. Hey! I might really fall here! HyunSoo, save me! Below, Meth Kim is being dangled off the side of the building by two measly ropes, and he’s freaking out. The Doctor orders curtly, “Cut it.” Soo promptly saws one rope off, and now that Kim’s entire life is at the mercy of one thin strand, he starts begging sloppily and more earnestly for mercy from the Doctor.
“Stop crying. There are no presents for children who cry,” the Doctor says coldly. “Santa gramps knows everything, that tears are only lies, because the good kids have no reason to cry.” Soo moves to cut the second and final rope. Kim starts pleading hysterically. Pull me up, I’ll tell you! “I CAN’T HEAR YOU,” the Doctor snaps angrily. Meth Kim caves as Soo starts cutting through his last lifeline and gives up the hotel name. I’m telling you the truth! Pull me up!
Soo looks to the Doctor for direction, and it isn’t what he wants to hear. Rolling his eyes, he pulls Kim up, but his expression clearly reads: Seriously? Can’t we just drop him?
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