The Last Descent
I thought about it, then picked up the phone and typed a message into the main industry group chat.
[The target zone has multiple layers of undercurrents below the surface. Operations past 3,000 feet carry extreme risk, and with the incoming weather, return may not be possible. I strongly advise any team without verified experience beyond 3,000 feet to withdraw.]
The message went out. For about ten seconds, there was silence. Then, the replies flooded in.
[Is Ms. Parker serious? The briefing didn't mention any of that.]
[Didn't she turn the job down? Now, she shows up to scare everyone off? Sounds like she's trying to drive the price up.]