Overhead ran the crane used to move the probe into the water and take it back out. A miniature Christmas tree about two feet tall made of bent wire sat on the desk by the door, hung with various ornaments including electronic parts, but also including a blown glass penguin and seal. “No major problems with the probe, but plenty of little ones to keep us busy. I can’t really talk right now, but you’ve come at a good time to see it. We’re just finishing the final checks before we send it down for today’s run.”
“We don’t have all that much time to dally anyway. I wanted to see if we might catch Blood Falls flowing, and once we’re that close it would be a shame not to come say hi.”