#sorry to anyone following that does not care about this

[mysticalspiders]

Voyage of the Nautilus Liveblog: The Pros and Cons

In the meantime, then, I was busy classifying my mineralogical, botanical, and zoological treasures when that incident took place with the Scotia.

I kind of am obsessed with Arronax already, classifying his naturalist treasures. I do love a naturalist. 

Something was out there, that much was certain, and any doubting Thomas was invited to place his finger on the Scotia’s wound.

This is hilarious. 

But this hypothesis of a war machine collapsed in the face of formal denials from the various governments.

Of course, obviously the hypothesis collapsed in the face of denials from the governments. It’s not like government's have histories of denying projects of mass destruction. 

Seriously though I feel like this hypothesis is dismissed way too quickly? Like it feels like there should be a bit more investigating beyond just government statements?

“The common narwhale, or sea unicorn, often reaches a length of sixty feet. Increase its dimensions fivefold or even tenfold, then give this cetacean a strength in proportion to its size while enlarging its offensive weapons, and you have the animal we’re looking for. It would have the proportions determined by the officers of the Shannon, the instrument needed to perforate the Scotia, and the power to pierce a steamer’s hull.

I have to say, even though I know what’s going on, I’m pretty convinced by this explanation? It makes a lot of sense and just feels right? Of course a narwhale horn could be what pierced the ship in that exact way! Of course there are mysteries we don’t know in the deep ocean!

“This inexplicable phenomenon is thus explained away—unless it’s something else entirely, which, despite everything that has been sighted, studied, explored and experienced, is still possible!”

Always good to cover your basis just in case! This is just very amusing and real feeling.