Once back near the helicopter, the pilot seemed surprised to see them. He said, “I’m not going to take off anymore. It’s too late and therefore too dangerous.” Arthur couldn’t accept that; he was convinced he had made the discovery of the century. They had to leave immediately?! The scientist tried to convince the pilot with every possible argument, but unfortunately, he didn’t budge an inch.
It was too dangerous to fly at this hour in the middle of the desert. The pilot wasn’t going to risk his life for that. Arthur understood his decision and accepted the idea that they could leave the next morning at 6:00. But no later than that?!