[ although time is literally of the essence, sam isn't so reckless as say... mike might be in this sort of situation. going around trying to dig five feet into the ground in her current state wouldn't be a help to anyone. so despite wanting to do the opposite, dealing with the dehydration will have to come first.
she's not happy about it. ]
Like I said, plenty of time for that when you're above ground. If this stupid cave even counts as above ground
[Not that he doubts it; Ashley can be very determined when she sets her mind to something. He's been talking to her off and on and has rewatched the little video she sent to him several times at this point, but hearing the update still definitely makes him feel a little better even if he doesn't say so.]
Has she whacked Josh with a shovel yet?
[Chris told her she'd get bonus points if she made it through searching for him and Sam without inflicting any shovel-related injuries on Josh.]
it's true ;;
she's not happy about it. ]
Like I said, plenty of time for that when you're above ground. If this stupid cave even counts as above ground
they are sad teenagers who need hugs and dessert
[The situation is clearly dire. Which it actually really is, making everything less funny, but he's trying.]
YES
Ash is really kicking butt trying to find you
[ she adds because 1) it's true and 2) she thinks it might stir up some hope in him. ]
no subject
[Not that he doubts it; Ashley can be very determined when she sets her mind to something. He's been talking to her off and on and has rewatched the little video she sent to him several times at this point, but hearing the update still definitely makes him feel a little better even if he doesn't say so.]
Has she whacked Josh with a shovel yet?
[Chris told her she'd get bonus points if she made it through searching for him and Sam without inflicting any shovel-related injuries on Josh.]