2. An Unknown Species of Whale

You kick desperately to the surface, looking in all directions for the Abraham Lincoln. Did the crew see you go overboard? Is the ship turning around? You try to keep your panic in check, but the darkness is intense.

Off in the distance, you catch a glimpse of light. The ship is moving away. Your clothes feel glued to your body, pulling you down. “Help, help!” you cry.

“Here!”

You turn to see Conseil swimming toward you. “You were thrown into the sea as well?” you ask.

“No, I followed you,” says Conseil.

You realize how trusted your assistant is. Conseil jumped overboard to save you.

“And the ship?” you ask.

“We’d better not count on her,” replies Conseil. “Before I jumped, I heard the crew yelling that the rudder was broken.”

“Broken?” you exclaim.

“Yes, by the monster’s teeth. She can no longer turn back to rescue us.”

You think for a moment. It would seem your best chance of survival is being picked up by the Abraham Lincoln’s search boats. If the crew knows where you fell out, staying here will make you easier to find. But if they don’t know, you can move closer to them by swimming toward the light. What will you choose to do?