"If she is infected, I may have to lower you to the ground quickly. Be prepared."
When he reached where they left the shuttlecraft, Vaun began to slow down. Whether the other Human doctor was infected or not, this was a good ambush point. They were exposed until they reached the presumed safety of the shuttlecraft.
"We are almost there."
While her companion was busy outside, T'Pau did her best to keep the fire going while working on their base of operations. Improving the fire pit, she also made soft mounds of dirt free of rocks near the fire for them to sleep on. Any loose rocks she piled up at the entrance of the cave in an attempt to block it up as much as possible. After that, she searched through both their packs. The results were better and worse then predicted. Upon Vanessa's return, the Vulcan rose stiffly and inspected the Human's 'haul'.