Waiting to Strike

While they were arguing, someone called out in a hushed voice, "She's here!"

Dominic and Raymond both turned to look. A spherical pod came toward them, its legs pattering across the water like a giant spider.

The spherical survival pod stopped in front of them. A hatch opened, and Harper climbed out, soaked with sweat.

"Dammit, I'm exhausted!" Harper panted. "I had to paddle the whole way here mys