[He sends out Gertrude and explains the plan. The plan is to take the bomb up, then out - south over the ocean, veering east so as not to drop it over any boating routes, and dropping it in a clear, deep patch of water. And it has to be done quickly.
Gertrude's pupils dilate sharply.
Yes. This must be done as fast as possible. Is she ready for this?
She was born ready.
They carefully put holes in the planks, lift the precarious cargo, thread and knot rope handles to keep it steady. And then...she ascends.
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Gertrude's pupils dilate sharply.
Yes. This must be done as fast as possible. Is she ready for this?
She was born ready.
They carefully put holes in the planks, lift the precarious cargo, thread and knot rope handles to keep it steady. And then...she ascends.