un: Owen

[underpinnings]

[ an hour or so after the distress signals go out, in the presence of anyone else who would have gone to scout ahead to get info for a bigger/future team ]

scouting ahead at the bunker. if it's a trap it's a good one.

six people in a room with clear tubes, partial damage to the machines here. looks like they're asleep in the water. big panel says 24 hours until stasis failure.

assuming that's 24 hours to get them out. no time for maps and too much caution, we need science and medical over here.

i'll ride escort if people can gather for the pod. sending it back now.

it's a lot to take in, and not a lot of time to figure this out. be prepared to see some shit.

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[living_proof]

Is there any way for you to check if they're asleep and not dead?

[underpinnings]

there are names and vital signs displayed on the tubes, no way to truly verify.

[ a pause ]

there are bubbles around the equipment, nose and mouth. looks like they're breathing.

[living_proof]

And you sent the pod thing back?

[underpinnings]

should be on its way, ready by the time people hike in from the southern village.

if we have boats, even the ones that fold out, might be good for a few people to stay ready with them at the shore.

no telling who will be up for the swim, should we get that far.

[living_proof]

omw
I'll see what I can do about the boats

[underpinnings]

liv

bring that fucking schematic from the inn.

[living_proof]

OK, I'll get it
be there ASAP with help