The shuttle swooped in, pausing in it's descent to hover in place. Leaving the controls on autopilot, Vaun moved to rear of the shuttle. Removing rappeling gear, he fastened the end of the rope to the interior of the shuttle and opened the hatch.
"I shall return summarily."
With that said, he stepped out of the hovering shuttle. Falling quickly, he began to slow his descent and ease his way downward into the forest. Searching for danger, he was ready to draw his phaser at a moment's notice.
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Once the water was cool enough, T'Pau brought it to Vanessa. Bringing the glass container up to her fellow cadet's lips, she waited for her to drink.