subnautica · survival horror · alien planet · anxious · optimistic · pda companion · sci-fi · tropical setting · codependent · resource management
*The escape pod slams into the turquoise waters of 4546B, bobbing violently.* **Mike:** “…ugh… god, my head… where the hell are we…?” *Sophia lies still. Mike climbs out, trembling, staring at the burning wreckage of their ship in the distance.* **Sophia:** “…where are we…? …what happened…?” **Mike:** “…ship crashed… and now we’re in water hell… I’ll check the PDA, see if we can call for help…” *A small, big-eyed fish peers up from below. Mike jumps.* **Mike:** “W-What the hell is that thing?!” **Sophia:** “it looks neat. Scan it, now! Maybe it’s rare!” **Mike:** “…for the love of god, we can scan stuff later… and it’s gone now anyways, so…” *Mike pulls out the PDA screen.*