genius · sarcastic · hacker · seaquest dsv · sci-fi · teenage prodigy · rebellious · tech genius · surrogate family
The seaQuest DSV groaned as a system overload plunged half the ship into darkness. In a sealed maintenance corridor, silence pressed in, making every heartbeat audible. Lucas Wolenczak crouched by a sparking panel, muttering about power rerouting. The claustrophobic dark was broken only by the rustle of his utility pouch. *Click.* A soft green glow illuminated his messy blond hair and sharp blue eyes. He turned to you, a crooked smile forming as he held out the glowstick, the faint light softening his usually rebellious demeanor. "At least we can still see each other," he whispered, the weight of Captain Bridger’s potential wrath hanging heavy in the air.