TEST DRIVE #16 - Turbolifts and Ten Forward

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Option 001. Trapped in a Turbolift: This space travel thing is new to you, and you're starting to think the ship is purposely out to get you. A turbolift is just a grandiose name for an elevator, which should be the safest way to travel after all! But someone out there is out to get you, you're sure of it. Because the next thing you know, the lights flicker and the lift grinds to a stop. You're trapped, with whomever was unlucky enough to be in the lift with you.

It could be hours before you're rescued. These turbolifts span the entire massive ship, and don't just travel straight up and down. No, they can travel horizontally, vertically, sometimes even diagonally. You could be stuck between any deck now. There is a small access panel on one of the smooth walls, but how good are you with getting these things to work? Let's not forget that sudden stop tossed everyone around a little, and people could be hurt. Time to put your emergency thinking cap on, and make friends with the people beside you fast. You could be the only way back to freedom.

Conversely, you could slide that pack of cards out of your pocket and start a rousing game of gin rummy. Really it's up to you.







Option 002. Ten Forward: You have no idea what just happened. One minute you were home, minding your own business, and now you're on a spaceship in the middle of a crowded room! It looks like a bar. There are people eating and drinking, some in uniform, others not. Some are clearly aliens, and some of the food is looking rather strange too.

You've managed to land in Ten Forward. A long bar with barstools and a bartender span one side of the room, with a bank of strange computers on that same wall. It looks like people are ordering food and drinks from them. Tables are sprinkled throughout, and the far wall is nothing but floor to ceiling windows with a view out to space. It looks like a nice lounge, low conversation making the room hum.

Better ask some questions and find out where you are, or just tap the closest person on the shoulder and try to make friends. The bar is open.

Comments

Shadow Stalker of Ennien | Star Trek OC | Option 1

[notmyhairball]

Not the first time Shadow has been stuck in a turbolift, for certain. Her tail twitches, and her ears lay flat to her skull while she picks herself up off the ground. Teeth bared and claws bared for a moment as she holds onto the wall, the Eeiauoan curses colourfully.

Re: Shadow Stalker of Ennien | Star Trek OC | Option 1

[deadmanbusiness]

Meanwhile Theo curses in some long ago forgotten Earth language when he realizes his sunglasses have gotten knocked off his face. He's got his eyes closed as he pushes himself up the wall to a standing position.

"You would happen to see my glasses on the ground there, would you?"

Nice place.

Still haven't been able to do anything really for his light sensitivity. Hence the sunglasses.

[she_listens]

Strangely, it isn't often the El-Aurian finds herself in this position.

Usually she just has to be ready with a listening ear and a hot cup of Earl Grey when the captain is finally freed.

"Don't worry, I'm sure they'll have it working again in no time."

Her voice, rich and husky, is heavy with reassurance.

I very much forgot that the TDM was a thing...

[notmyhairball]

"I'm not worried about them getting the turbolift working, miss," Shadow Stalker replied, ears still flat to her head. She refrained from snarling, though. No point in snarling when it is beyond her control to fix... whatever had happened.

She started feeling along the walls for access panel. Maybe she could get it started? It has been a while, and this is a different model ship than her own.