[ That tease from Ana along with Alan's response seems to be getting at something that Jack isn't privy to, but he recalls the symbol that Alan had signed some of his texts with, and he's starting to get an idea of what's going on. He'll ask Ana about it later.
For now, they should focus on the task at hand. They have to hug the cliff wall for a while, but eventually 76 spots the opening they'd been expecting. It's shrouded in shadow and blends in well with the rock around it, so it's no surprise that it hasn't been well-searched yet.
He steps inside without hesitation, but the first thing that greets him is a steep slope downward, and an almost instant drop in temperature. Suddenly a knot grows in Jack's stomach, and he pauses for a second too long before he looks over his shoulder at the others. ]
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For now, they should focus on the task at hand. They have to hug the cliff wall for a while, but eventually 76 spots the opening they'd been expecting. It's shrouded in shadow and blends in well with the rock around it, so it's no surprise that it hasn't been well-searched yet.
He steps inside without hesitation, but the first thing that greets him is a steep slope downward, and an almost instant drop in temperature. Suddenly a knot grows in Jack's stomach, and he pauses for a second too long before he looks over his shoulder at the others. ]
Gonna have to watch your step.