[stoichornet]

The biologist's eyes slowly flickered open; he could dimly remember the shadow attack, but had no idea where he was now. Was he floating in some kind of liquid? It was hard to see, either due to dim lighting or the fluid that surrounded him. He seemed to be wearing a breathing mask attached to his tank, which explained why he hadn't drowned, at least.

He cursed himself again for not remembering that the shadow creatures were more intelligent than they looked, and hoped the others at least had been sensible enough to just leave him.