diff --git a/code/game/turfs/flooring/flooring_decals.dm b/code/game/turfs/flooring/flooring_decals.dm
index 1d981771ae9..81fc5ba88f8 100644
--- a/code/game/turfs/flooring/flooring_decals.dm
+++ b/code/game/turfs/flooring/flooring_decals.dm
@@ -20,7 +20,8 @@ var/list/floor_decals = list()
 		return
 	add_to_turf_decals()
 	var/turf/T = get_turf(src)
-	T.apply_decals()
+	if(T) //VOREStation Edit
+		T.apply_decals()
 	qdel(src)
 	return
 
diff --git a/maps/tether/tether_areas.dm b/maps/tether/tether_areas.dm
index a3014dd7511..a58b0879937 100644
--- a/maps/tether/tether_areas.dm
+++ b/maps/tether/tether_areas.dm
@@ -25,6 +25,7 @@
 /area/turbolift
 	delay_time = 2 SECONDS
 	forced_ambience = list('sound/music/elevator.ogg')
+	dynamic_lighting = FALSE //Temporary fix for elevator lighting
 
 /area/turbolift/tether/transit
 	name = "tether (midway)"