Far From The Sea We Know by Frank Sheldon

Author:Frank Sheldon
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: sea, shipboard romance, whale intelligence, minisub, reality changing, marine science

The sun in its slow sail was well on its way to the western horizon when the Valentina crew gathered again in C-lab. Almost everyone who was not on duty was there, fitting around the equipment as best they could. A few latecomers had to stand in the passageway and look in. Penny was in the back on her own. Matthew, she observed, didn’t seem to do meetings these days. Mary was absent, off ministering at the feet of Ripler, no doubt. Andrew stood up front with Chiffrey.

The Captain explained their situation and why they were going home to let some people off. It sounded like Chiffrey’s argument had not carried, and Lorraine’s prediction was wrong. That should give a few people second thoughts, Penny noted. The fact that their heading had been south since yesterday could not have been lost, but no one made even the semblance of an objection. Lately the crew accepted whatever came their way, carefree as the lilies of the field even while they toiled. They’d gone back to work almost as if nothing had happened, or at least to the necessary work of maintaining the ship. Even Becka looked calm. Going home early without getting anywhere near the Bering Sea should have been a major upset to her. The research she was to have taken part in on this trip was specific to her thesis, but here she was, sitting on a lab bench, as serene as if attending a recital of chamber music.

“Lieutenant Chiffrey has asked to stay onboard,” Andrew said. “I’ve agreed. Arrangements are being made to get Jack and Mary off soon. Most of the rest you already know. After we resupply at port, those of you who want to continue with us will be welcome. We’ve all been through a lot. For some, clearly enough. Our mission’s changed. We can’t be sure where it will take us or what we will find. There may be danger. Do not discount that.” He glanced at Chiffrey. “Should just kick you all off, but after all that’s happened, you’ve earned a berth on this ship. Whatever you’ve decided, you have until we reach port to change your mind. If you are still on board when we sail again, you are in this to the end.”

Andrew finished up. “Any questions? Good.”

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