by Venificus
Your writing is quite well done a testament to meticulous editing I'm sure. I would like to say however that, while I understand the length of time writing takes, the length if your chapters leaves something to be desired . Maybe having more external dialogue or detail to the surrounding area to use as " filler" if you will, or add another characters internal musings not just those of the main character. Pleas take this as constructive criticism and in no way offensive.
Reminds me, a little bit, of a book I read long ago entitled: Aquarius Mission
by Martin Caidin.
All who liked this story may want to read it.
Great start with lots of possibilities!
Keep going.