I guess it hinges on what John runs into when he takes the elevator in The Orchid. Ben only mentioned an elevator, and not whether it goes up, or down. Could be a Wonkavator, but I automatically assumed it went only down, although I'm learning more and more not to assume.

If it does go down, I don't know the relavance of having someone up on the mountain to signal to. It obviously didn't stop Keamy and his guys from approaching The Orchid.

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