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Middle below is rated PG and contains mild threat and mild language. There is, however, a copious amount of ghost nudity. I've actually been told that's not a problem. Really? Why? I don't know. I guess it's because ghosts are invisible? Well, it's your loss.

Morning, Taylor. What do you want, Gil? We have a problem. In the below. Again. Can it wait? I'm not even dressed. Yes, I didn't realise they made Star Trek pyjamas. They do. And they're great. It can't wait. Ugh, I'm getting mud on my dressing gown. Your what? My dressing gown, this thing. Oh! You mean your house robe? My... What? No, it's a dressing... Never mind. Look, just give me a minute. Just one...

You're right Sans, it is a nuisance. No, it's called a dressing gown. Who's the owner here? Good point. Well, I'm the one paying the rent. We probably need that. Okay. Hi Gordon, it's Taylor. I'm afraid I can't come into work today. Someone's come up. I know. I'm sorry. Okay, thank you. You gonna be okay on your own? I know you can feed yourself, just... never mind. Bye. You took your time. I had an argument with my cat. Oh, with Sans finally talking to you?

What? What? Okay, what's the problem, Gil? You said it was urgent. Someone's ended up in the below. Someone? From the middle? Yes. Well, that's new. I thought I was the only one who could go between the two. Yes, but there are places where the walls are a little thin. It seems they went down the wrong alleyway and ended up here. Why do I need to bring them back? Can't you do it? I tried, but they keep running away.

Really? Why? I'm a ghost, Taylor. People always run away. Oh yeah, that's true. Do we know where they are? I lost them in the city centre, around the merchant quarter. Oh, we'll start there. Let's get going. So, how are things going with... No, no, that's not a thing. Oh, but it was going so well. Wait, how do you know that? Sans told me. Sans talks to you? Yeah, when I see her. Right. Shall we take the subway? The subway runs here? The subway always runs.

This way. Gil? Huh? Oh, of course. You'll need a ticket. What? Did you bring money? What? No, I didn't think I'd need any. Why not? Well, I don't know. I just assumed ghosts didn't care about money. Wait here. Okay. That should be sorted now. Okay. We're not alone, are we? No. But I don't think they're interested. You don't think? Wow. They're still invisible, so they don't want your attention. Is it this noisy in the middle? Yes. It seems less out of place here.

This is a busy part of town. What are you doing? People from the middle aren't supposed to be in the below in the same way people from the below aren't supposed to be in the middle. Putting the two together creates a very distinctive radio signal.

to find the right frequency. I think we might have found our wandering soul. The old arcade. Didn't realize these places still existed. They don't. That's kind of the point of this place. Oh, that's true. Hello? Hello? What was that? One of the arcade machines made a noise. Girl? Is there someone else in here? I can't tell. If there is, they're being very quiet about the whole thing. Or not. Hello? Anyone?

Middle or otherwise. There's a door in the back. Hello? Hello? Stay back! It's okay. It's okay. It's all right. Where the hell am I? What is this blade? Well, it's complicated. I'm here to help. But you're with that ghost thing. I told you. Stay back. It's okay. Just ignore Gil. He won't harm you. Neither will I. Look at me. I'm human, just like you. You're human. Not a new one. Yes, as far as I can tell.

I'm here to get you back home. And the ghost is... Gil. Gil, sorry. Gil is... harmless. Well, I wouldn't call him that. He's friendly though. Certainly won't hurt you. Charming. I'm Taylor. I think we're from the same place. Heather, thank you. Sorry about punching you. That's okay. I probably deserved it for something. How did you get past the haunted arcade machines? Oh, yes, there's definitely someone else here. Thank you, Gil. Gil, is it? Yup, it's definitely malevolent. What do we do?

I say we do what it says. Run! It's locked! Jill, can you open it up from the other side? I'm a ghost! Girl! Okay, okay, um... Welcome to your room. Hello. Thank you for the warm welcome. What are you doing? What's he doing? I don't know. I guess we'll find out. Okay, so from what I can guess, you are a spirit trapped in these arcade machines. That must get pretty lonely.

Especially if you can only talk in 16-bit voice samples. Can't tell if you thought that was funny or if you're being sarcastic. I hunger. I live. You want to leave, don't you? That's why you're not letting us go. You want to come with us? Okay, hang on a second. How about this? Is that a Game Boy? Yes. Yes, it is. Why did you bring a Game Boy? I thought I might need it. Is he psychic as well? Sans doesn't think so. Who's Sans? Taylor's owner. Okay, hear me out.

If you can only exist in game machines, try being in this one. It's not as colourful or as powerful, but you can be taken places. And you can leave. How does that sound? I think so. You might want to cover your eyes for this. There you go. Thank you.

Heather, I think it's time we go home. Yes, please. I'll see you later, Gil. Tell Sam's I said hi. How do we get out of here? Same way we came in. Through the front door. There's a lot to explain, and I wish we had the time, but I imagine there are people who are worried about you. You should probably let them know you're okay. Yes. Thank you, Taylor. You should have this. I'm...

Not really much of a gamer and I don't plan on becoming one now. You don't have to play it. Just keep it with you. The company will be appreciated. Okay, I have to go. My cat needs feeding. And I should probably put some ice on my face. Oh, Sans is your cat, right? Yes. How did you... I have a cat too. He's called Neil. Ah, well... In that case, you're in good hands. Just maybe avoid dark alleyways for a bit. I'll try my best. Say hi to Sans for me. Say hi to Neil for me.

Middle Below featured the voices of as sans the cat we wish to remind our listeners that bad things will happen is a Tin Can audio production. It was written and produced by David Devereaux, with additional sound design by Martin Rowbottom. Thank you for listening.