Seon wrote:"That's why I am here, actually. All these times, I have been following in the footsteps of other people. Visiting already explored areas. Breathtaking placecs surely, but all of which have been visited by others. This time, we just may be the first."
Mr. Handy wrote:"Yes, I'm excited about that too," says Katie. "Of course, there is Acacia Lexington's expedition too, though she's only trying to reach the South Pole. She has a headstart, but I think we can catch up to her. If we make good time, I might even beat her to the South Pole and be the first woman there, but I have no intention of stopping there. I hope to be not just the first woman to fly over those mountains, but the first - period."
Just then, Katie and Ernest hear Professor Moore returning down the hall and into the room briskly strode a tall, handsome man with the bearing of an army officer.
With a radiant smile, he reached forward to Ernest and said,
"Ernest Roosevelt, I presume? I'm James Starkweather. It's a great pleasure to have you aboard! I've heard stellar reports from your colleagues and I believe that we're fortunate to have you on our team. Welcome!"
James then turned to Katie and extended his hand and also his warm smile, saying,
"And you must be Katie Wright. Professor Moore speaks very highly of you, Miss Wright! Welcome to the SS Gabrielle."
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Job. (the tortured one)