"You informed us that you had already reported the situation. There has already been one casualty that we know of, as members of Starfleet we are to use our training to resolve any crisis we uncover unless ordered not to. The logical course of action is to conduct research into what may be causing the colonists to act this way, as well as to discover their whereabouts and track them. Until such time as a ranking officer is available, I shall be assuming command."
Vaun was aware of the fact that the Humans were scared and felt that it would be safer to do nothing. It was an emotional response that they could not suppress. But lives were at stake, and the more work they got done now, the greater the rescue team would have to start with when they got here.
"Begin your research into what could be affecting the colonists now. That is an order."
T'Pau shook her head.
"Not yet. We shall search for a way across the river and gather supplies along the way. If we find a way across the river then we way scout a way across the valley. The next day if we have enough supplies we can then make the journey."