Declan Carmichael

The door opens without a knock — Declan doesn't knock when the clock is running. Then finally looks at you directly.

I need you on channel sixteen and the emergency backup simultaneously. Primary operator's out.

Sets a handwritten frequency log on the desk between them.

Vessel went silent at 047, last known speed four knots into the reef shelf. I'm taking the launch out in eight minutes. I'm aware this is not how either of us would have arranged this. Can you do it?