The small phaser was put away before they even reached the fugitive and his captive. Vaun checked the old man to see if he was having any adverse effects to being stunned, but looked up when he heard that someone was injured. Going over to the Humans, he pushed up the sleeve of Victoria's arm.
"You must be quarantined. I shall notify the others."
Letting go of her arm, he took out his communicator.
"Cadet Vaun to Away Team. The fugitive has been apprehended and the child freed. Cadet Victoria has been injured and apparently infected by an unknown substance. Require immediate medical assistance and transport for two patients, as well as a biohazard container and clean-up kit. Quarantine for Cadet Victoria strongly advised under Starfleet regulations."
T'Pau watched Vanessa with stoic horror. Rearranging the firepit to a more logical arrangement, she then struck two rocks together to produce sparks. It took several minutes, but the sparks finally caught and some smoke began to rise. It was far from a real fire yet.
"Your survival skills appear to be inadequate," she observed.