Corin questions Merryn about the nature of humanity versus technology - and where nature falls in that equation.

“Over the next several hours they tested a few different sites, extracting samples and looking for an elusive geothermal spring. The samples came out in cylinders of earth, in which holes, cracks, rubble or clay indicated fluid movement. As they went they found more of these signs, which led Merryn to believe they were going the right way. And though the sun was riding high beyond the meridian, the disturbances they left behind were minimal.”