01-22-2015, 08:43 AM
Declan was staring off into space while Soren browsed the images. The explanation for weather did not sit comfortably with him either. "What else could it be? Falling rocks perhaps, but geological versus meteorological amounts to the same sort of disturbance in my mind."
Those from the British Museum had yet to consider foul play, and Declan was uncomfortable considering it now. He shifted in his seat.
"There are legends about the area being holy to the natives. You know how fanatical religion and ill-education makes a man. Perhaps the guides were offended that Noah wanted to disturb the lake itself. Their offense turned deadly? It is true that previous digs at the site remained landside. The purity of the water keeps it clear, even when frozen solid. All it would require is to look at it to know there's nothing worth investigating beneath the surface. Something must have changed to suddenly draw Noah's attention."
In other parts of the world, they might have sent a drone flying over to investigate the scene with their own eyes. But drones required operators and equipment: both of which were lacking in such a remote location. "I suppose we will find out for ourselves."
With that, Declan finished the last of his drink and shifted like he might rise for retirement. "I'll order us dinner, unless you'd prefer to go out?"
Unlike his old friend, he was far more practical; gear, showers, dinner, but if Soren asked, he would accompany him out into the strange streets of New Delhi.
Those from the British Museum had yet to consider foul play, and Declan was uncomfortable considering it now. He shifted in his seat.
"There are legends about the area being holy to the natives. You know how fanatical religion and ill-education makes a man. Perhaps the guides were offended that Noah wanted to disturb the lake itself. Their offense turned deadly? It is true that previous digs at the site remained landside. The purity of the water keeps it clear, even when frozen solid. All it would require is to look at it to know there's nothing worth investigating beneath the surface. Something must have changed to suddenly draw Noah's attention."
In other parts of the world, they might have sent a drone flying over to investigate the scene with their own eyes. But drones required operators and equipment: both of which were lacking in such a remote location. "I suppose we will find out for ourselves."
With that, Declan finished the last of his drink and shifted like he might rise for retirement. "I'll order us dinner, unless you'd prefer to go out?"
Unlike his old friend, he was far more practical; gear, showers, dinner, but if Soren asked, he would accompany him out into the strange streets of New Delhi.