Also crossposted hereLook up the elevator shaft. Hope you don't see anything.
The terrifying thought of an otherworldly figure flying down the elevator shaft after you crosses your mind. However, looking up with your now adjusted eyes, you see only the somewhat less disconcerting sight of a very deep darkness. It almost gives you vertigo...
Knowing that the white figure isn't bio-luminescent (we're also unsure if it's biological for that matter), Inspect those tubes and begin following the railing. Is the floor of the same material as the one above? Staleness of the air?
You don't know if you'd be able to see it, anyways... probably best not to stay there for too long. Or at least not stand around staring at one spot.
○ The walls and floor both look like concrete, though they seem to be in better condition than those above. The wall behind you has some lines, but they look like pouring creases rather than cracks. The floor seems entirely smooth, while the side walls and ceiling seem to form a big curve. There's a sort of rough texture to them, like that of spray-on concrete. You allow yourself a small moment of pride on the research you've done for your urban exploration.
○ The air smells a bit damp, with that slight sort of burnt, dusty note that reminds you of an underground parking structure. There's also that sort of cold, tinny hint, like on a winter morning... but it doesn't seem stale exactly.
Plato's Garden; a reference to his philosophy, perhaps? "The Allegory of the Cave"? Something to do with shadows? Chains?
Look around and make sure there aren't any prisoners - without the flashlight. Light might get you beaten to death.
Prisoners?
That's an odd thought...
Well, reminiscent of classical philosophy, perhaps... You look around. There really doesn't seem to be anyone else in here. Or much at all. A crate and maybe a floodlight on the other end of the room, and next to you, this pipe and that... thingy...
Investigate the doohickey, keeping an eye out for trouble from deeper in, and your back towards the areas you have been.
Could be over-cautious, but it pays to be sure.
Also lay a hand on the pipe to determine its temperature and lay an ear on it to hear if it is currently transporting anything.
Knowing that the white figure isn't bio-luminescent (we're also unsure if it's biological for that matter), Inspect those tubes and begin following the railing. Is the floor of the same material as the one above? Staleness of the air?
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Well, closest things first. What is all this? You start with placing your hand on the pipe.
It feels a bit warm. Huh. Like it almost might be vibrating softly... but it's hard to tell just from feel. Maybe giving it a listen?
○ It almost sounds like... whispers.
Distinct from the ones in your head, though.Next, the "doohickey." Looks like it's got a tap, some big glass tubes, some strange markings. You reach out to investigate further.
Hat
Nylon rain poncho
Sweatshirt
Ambiguous pants
Wool socks
Hiking shoes
Flashlight
Backpack
Digital camera
Bone arm