Even before Brooklyn asked, Near had been considering the same question. While there were stairs immediately ahead, no extra distance would be traveled by taking the stairs further to the east. More importantly, while they would pass by the Sun Room, if something should be going on that Brooklyn felt a need to interfere with, it would be much safer overall to go through the door than over the balcony. Also, the visibility of the area was decreased if they were passing by a door than if they were going overhead.

All told, the choice was an easy enough one to make. Especially since there were no body parts immediately visible.

"East for now. There are stairs on the other side of the building that are closer to our goal."

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