Althea confronts her father about hiring a new intern, Kaelen Frost, from the Universal Interstellar Academy, fearing it will disrupt their exploration team's rhythm. Despite her objections, he insists on the decision and keeps the mission details secret, only instructing them to prepare for a deep-sea exploration on New Haven. The team speculates about ancient shipwrecks but receives no confirmation. They soon meet Kaelen, a tall, intelligent man with green eyes and a distinct accent. As they prepare to depart on the shuttle, Althea feels uneasy, hinting at unresolved tensions ahead.