#21: Luke’s Descent

As the descent progressed, the surroundings became eerily darker, signaling the extreme conditions outside the submersible. The crew was painfully aware of the grim reality: the vessel’s failure meant certain death, compressed instantly by the deep sea’s pressure. Luke, however, tried to lighten the mood earlier with a morbid joke, suggesting such an end would at least be swift and painless.

Luke wasn’t just any crew member; he was the brains of the operation. A proud alumnus of Pitt, he had dedicated two decades of his life to marine biology before joining forces with Kelsey and her team. His practical mindset and problem-solving abilities made him an invaluable asset to the expedition, distinguishing him as a realist amid dreamers.