The fluorescent lights of the inspection bay hummed a low, tired note, matching the mood of the crew. Megan wiped a smear of hydraulic fluid from her tablet and stared at the weld seam snaking along the replacement pipe section. It was beautiful work—stacked dimes, no undercut, perfect penetration.
“Because,” Megan said, pulling on her safety glasses, “it does.” asme code compliance
Dale stared at her. Then at Leo. Then at the weld. The fluorescent lights of the inspection bay hummed