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Not understanding the deeper meaning behind the words, Deggur took it as an order. “Affirmative, sir,” he said as he cocked his head to listen for the growling, uncertain which way it would take him…

-Ensign Deggur, Science

Reid looked awkwardly at Deggur. “That’s a quote. It’s said to Theseus in the Ancient Greek myth of the Minotaur. It’s most commonly read in Nathaniel Hawthorne’s Tanglewood Tales.” instinctively his hand slid back to reach for a tricorder he had when he was still in engineering. He almost laughed at himself for the mistake.

-Dr Alex Reid, CE

Blaze Herd him talk about Ancient Greek myth “ Actually I believe we are in a labyrinth. And there has to be a secret to this maze”

Dr. Alexander Blaze (Engineer)

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Keali tensed as she heard the faint grumblings from the distance. She said a silent prayer that wherever Alex & Lia had found themselves that they were faring better but she trusted Alex to look after them. As they cautiously made their way down the tunnel she looked around for any clues as to where they were or who had taken them.

Commander Keali (XO)

William jumped forward and grabbed the Orion’s shoulder “Calm yourself” He looked at Reid with a half scowl “Remind me to assign you some Earth Literature, Ensign” He said looking back at his Officer “Captain!” He called back “We found a slide and it appears to be hungry” He said without a trace of comedy in his voice.

CSO

Reid wondered what he had done wrong this time. Deggur had been confused. It was understandable, given his heritage, that he wouldn’t have read the book. Reid thought he was simply clarifying.

“Dang it! Define hungry?”

“Ok. I need a volunteer to go down and check it out. First check to see if you can grab the sides of it or use your feet to either stop or slow yourself down.”

Captain Chris Taggart CO

Reid knelt down and felt the surface of the slide and the interior walls that surrounded it, searching for handholds, grips, anything to create friction and slow them down. Maybe even control their descent.

-Dr Alex Reid, CE

The slide tunnel was quite smooth, while it might be possible to slow down by friction it would take quite a bit of time once one got going. As if sensing the presence of Reid or smelling him the growling/snuffling/grunting got louder though didnt seem to rise up through the tunnel.

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Taiya peered cautiously into the tunnel as well before surveying the rest of the team and taking a deep breath. “I’ll go,” she replied resolutely, although the look on her face was almost one of surprise as she spoke.

At 5’6”, she was by far the smallest of the group and simple physics dictated that she would have more chance of being able to slow herself down.

“I’m the smallest here, in theory I should move a little slower,” she concluded. “And if the tunnel narrows I’ll stand more chance getting through. Besides which, my telepathic abilities will give me an advantage and I can always call for help,” she added, sensing some of the male members of the team’s protector instincts kicking in. In the back of her mind she also wondered if Alex and Lia might be down there.

“The tunnel surface is smooth. If you’re going down there, try contacting the rubber soles of your boots to the walls. It should provide friction.” Reid said.

As she crouched down then hung her legs over the edge with nervous anticipation, she looked back at Chris. “Orders sir?” She asked, with a slight quiver in her voice, mostly to give herself a few seconds to get her nerves under control.

Commander Keali (XO)

Reid followed her gaze back. The XO was the likely candidate, at least to go first.

-Dr Alex Reid, CE

“I don’t like the idea but we have no choice. I want you to take my shoe and someone else’s to put on your hands to have the rubber hold you better while you descend or ascend.” He used his only arm to hold onto someone while he slowly put himself on the floor and then took his shoe off and tossed it to her. Since she was one of the ones holding him up he will have to remain on the ground until someone picked him up. He felt useless since he couldn’t walk. “The floor is pretty cold. ” He said as he smiled.

“Good luck commander. ” He nodded to her.

Captain Chris Taggart CO

OOC: Just waiting for the XO to slide down!

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