For a moment, the shark circling the submarine looked the better option. ‘Sadly for you, Miss Valentine, the radio on that submarine is not set up for long-range communications,’ Ursus said. ‘In fact, it’s a direct link to the bridge of the Archer. So you can give up any idea of contacting the outside world.’ Ruby’s jaw muscles tightened. ‘So the only person who can hear me on this radio is you?’ she asked Ursus. ‘That is correct.’ ‘Good,’ Ruby said. Gerald’s eyes flew wide as Ruby told Ursus exactly what she thought of him, his parents and his career choices. The tirade ended with a detailed description of exactly where Ursus could store his balaclava. ‘Miss Valentine!’ Ursus said. ‘I hardly think that type of language is constructive.’ ‘Possibly not,’ Ruby said, ‘but it is incredibly satisfying. Just be glad I’m not there in person or I would most probably vomit all over you.’ She leaned forward and switched off the communications screen. ‘Was that a sensible thing to do, Ruby?’ Felicity asked.
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