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Salvageable Depth

About an hour after the Elgen’s last transmission, the COB said, “I guess Hatch isn’t going to blow us up.” “Either we’re not at a salvageable depth,” Welch replied, “or Quentin succeeded.” “We are at a salvageable depth,” the COB said.

“So Quentin succeeded.”

“He can still track us,” the COB said.

“Yes, but what can he do about it?” “He’ll think of something,” Quentin said. “Hatch always has a card up his sleeve.” Welch slowly nodded. “You’ve got to give it to him. He’s a genius of chaos.” “What do you think he’ll do now?” Quentin asked.

“If I were Hatch, I’d try to intercept us before we refueled,” Welch said.

“How would he do that?” Quentin asked.

“The only boat of his we didn’t sink is the Edison, and we’re too far along for him to catch us,” the COB said.

“No. But he has friends,” Welch said. “Let’s just hope that they’re not in the area.”