James Rodriguez

Weight limitations?

Robert asked, watching me calculate figures on a clipboard.

Two do hundred pounds maximum, including personnel.

I tapped the manifest.

We're over by four hundred.

Ennally approached.

Already having anticipated this problem, I've marked priority equipment with green tags.

Everything with yellow can wait for a second trip if necessary.

I nodded.

There won't be a second trip we make, wait or we reconfigure.

Wilson arrived last, stepping from an air-conditioned sub with a satellite phone in hand.

He surveyed our loading operation with barely concealed impatience.

Whether window was optimal today?

He said, checking his watch.

The forecast shows potential systems developing in 36 hours.

David clutched a case of sample containers to his chest.

These are non-negotiable custom gas chromatography equipment.

I made the necessary adjustments to the manifest cutting where possible.

We eliminated backup camping gear, reduced water reserves.

Since the island reportedly had freshwater streams and left behind one of the radar units, Thomas and Scott consolidated ammunition into a single case.