Book 4: Chapter 27: We’ve Arrived
Bob
September 2334
Arcadia River System
The trip down the Arcadia was relatively uneventful. I attributed that partly to our extreme level of caution, and partly to the Administrator’s inability to cover absolutely everything. Our biggest danger at this point, other than being spotted, would be a very human tendency to throw caution to the wind and break into a sprint as we approached the finish line.
Accordingly, we made a point of moving conservatively, staying close to shore and only travelling in the darkest part of the night.
And eventually we reached a familiar stretch of the river.
We made our way to the shore and came up with a plan. We’d hike in closer to Garack’s Spine, then wait until dark to make for the transit station.
“So how will we handle this?” Hugh said, gesturing to the backpack.
“Maybe the fact that there are two of us will throw them off,” I replied. “Plus I’ve altered my appearance. Again. You probably aren’t on anyone’s radar yet.”