ATLANTIS
He never really believed that it was possible. An entire civilization collapsed into the sea was just too fanciful. It was as likely as a prehistoric creature existing in a land-locked body of Scottish water.
Still, when Cynthia had walked onto his dive shop on the Florida keys, she brought with her an aura of academia that was hard to ignore.
He had questioned the location at first. Atlantis was mentioned by the ancient Greeks. What did they know of the Caribbean?
She brought our her charts and some underwater photographs. She showed him massive rectangular blocks arranged in perfect symmetry beneath the clear blue waters. She showed him a detailed shot of some strange, almost alien writing. She explained tectonic shifts in the ground and showed him two last photos that finally convinced him.
The first was of a castle like structure covered in swaying green kelp. She said they had found it a month before and that her crew had quit shortly after. They were superstitious, or out for a bigger payday.
The second photo was a shot of her holding a large bronze plate on the bow of a boat. She was wearing a half zipped wetsuit and that alone was enough to secure his interest.
Anything for a pretty face.
"Why me?" he finally asked. " There are a dozen dive shops along this stitch of the Keys alone."
"I was told you were discrete and reckless."
He grinned. "When do we leave?"
"I'd like to take you for a drink to celebrate our arrangement. There are some preparations to be made, and there is some specialized equipment we will require. We could be ready in a fortnight."
He extended a hand to her and they shook.
"How 'bout some dinner too? I know a great place for shark steaks."
She smiled. "I think that sounds lovely."
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