Jared
"Ahh no worries, it is a pleasure for me to help explorers who try to uncover secrets in such difficult times, especially fellow comrades in scientific fields."
A soft "ding" signals the arrival of their elevator unit, and with the door slowly sliding apart without a sound, the puppet waves its hand to usher everyone to get inside, before coming in last and press the buttons. As suggested by the display, there are about 20 buttons there excluding the close and open ones. Noticing the gaze of people on the interiors, especially the assorted buttons for directing the elevator, the puppet shrugs.
"This station, as shown here by the buttons, there is a total of 20 floors, which most would be freely accessible. Floor 20, 15, 10 and 5 are the evacuation floors, where evac pods are located in case of emergencies. Floor 18 to 17 are the cafeteria, served buffet style in all time but you can make your own dish if the provided ones don't suit your appetite. Floor 14 to 12 are the bunks, and you all shall be occupying floor 14. Of course, if anyone of you want to choose another room from another floor, we can arrange that as well, but do notify us first, and..."
The puppet's eyebrows furled for a bit, as if being reminded of past unfortunates.
"Do keep the place clean and tidy... Anyway, Floor 11 is a recreational floor, with assorted games I gathered from my home planet as well as some gifts from past visitors. There is also a pool and ball court for those who want to exercise. And Floor 9 to 6 will be the main science lab, where basic equipment for various fields can be found and borrowed, but if you want something advanced...well sadly there is none. Of course, if you want to help replenish our stock or update the equipment, we are more than happy to receive donations."
"Now, onto floors that I don't really recommend wandering into. Floor 19 is the control terminal of this entire station, and there are all sorts of defense mechanisms there in fear of pirating and sabotaging, so in no circumstance trespass into that floor unless you wish to become a fleshy beehive of bullet holes and beams. Floor 16 and floor 8 are the water storages as well as aquatic farms, fishing there is unadvised in fear of contamination. If you really prefer fishing sport there is a corner on floor 11 with small fish and crustaceans for your wants. Floor 4 to floor 1 are the central waste processing floors, and...well, waste, no need to explain there."
Just as it finish listing the functionality of different floors, the elevator slowed down and stopped, and with the soft "ding", the door opens up, showing the identical floor which the drone was, and still is, located, just next to the first layer of the circular layout.
