Where was everybody? Snippet for #WeWriWa #SciFi Adventure

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After a hiatus of two weeks while traveling in Europe, I’m returning to my WIP set on Jupiter’s moon, Europa. If you are interested, I’ve set up a blog post on sightseeing in Lyon, France - https://auroraspringer.blogspot.com/2017/09/cheapskates-guide-to-lyon-france-travel.html
Current Tag line: What alien creatures lurk under the ice crust of Europa?
Here are the next few lines of Chapter one. Dr. Nikki Bell is traveling to Europa to study the alien life in the ocean. It’s not a final version and any suggestions will be especially appreciated. You can read my last snippet here: https://auroraspringer.blogspot.com/2017/08/what-styx-snippet-from-wip-for-wewriwa.html
Nikki staggered to the rack of spacesuits on the wall by the airlock. She selected the correct size, and climbed awkwardly into the bulky spacesuit, balancing against the juddering of the ship. Pulling an emergency kit from the shelf, she entered the inner airlock and fumbled at the door handle of the lifepod. She flung the door open, climbed into the cabin and dropped into the pilot’s seat. Panting with relief, she looked around. Where was everybody? The lifepod was sized for six people. She must be the first to reach its safety. Surely Alita and Karl would arrive soon. She had left them in the gym only minutes before the alarm sounded. 
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