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This is interrupted by a loud shriek in the front. Someone has spilled hot coffee on herself.
The Air Hostess rushes to the lady and hands her a red serviette. Saji looks over, interested in
the proceedings.

Saji (turns to Jose): “Did you see that? She got the serviette for free! I’m sure it has the
emblem of the flight in it.”

Saji (stops the Air Hostess passing by): “Can I also have a serviette? I’m not feeling well.”

Air Hostess (irritated): “Sir, that was for an emergency purpose.”

Saji (with a slight wry smile, almost vengeful for the time she stopped him going to the
washroom): “I think I am about to be airsick. Please give me one, would you?”

Air Hostess (fed up): “Sure sir, I’ll bring it right away.”

Saji: “And also a few sanitary wipes; just in case.”

The Air Hostess silently walks back and fetches Saji what he needs. Time passes as the pilot
announces that the flight is about to land. Saji opens his briefcase and neatly stacks his
collections in it. The plane lands and passengers crowd the aisle way in a rush to get out of
the plane. Passengers exit through the entrance, while the Air Hostess thanks them for flying
with them. She subtly ignores Saji as it was his turn to exit the flight, and he walks off with a
sly smile to collect his check-in baggage.

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