Bruce, Xavier, and Lisa waited in silence while the men moved around above the pit they had fallen into.

None of them could tell exactly what was happening up there, but Bruce was quietly relieved that neither Lisa nor Xavier blamed him for the mess they were in.

They all stayed alert, waiting for what would happen next.

A moment later, a rope dropped down into the pit. It didn’t fall hard; it hung loosely, swaying slightly above their heads. It was clear they couldn’t climb out unless ...