“The biggest risk,” Clara explained, “is uneven melting. If the ice cracks suddenly, it could damage the specimen—or worse, destabilize it entirely.” Henry nodded, his anxiety bubbling beneath the surface. “So what’s the plan?”
“We’ll keep it cold and transport it to a controlled environment,” Sophie said. “But we’ll need to get a better sense of what’s inside before we move it.” With Clara’s expertise in ice preservation and Victor’s skill in identifying prehistoric species, the team worked late into the night.