Dr. Klim nodded. "Not much, but I have. I did not wish to venture far into the tunnels without a second pair of eyes." He is silent a moment, wondering how to best deliver the bad news. "There is little in the way of drinkable water and less for food. Yet staying at the top level is a quick way to get us killed..."

He pauses, and offers her his hand. They must descend, and he knew he would need to rely on Akane's wit and support as much as she could rely on him for his strength.