Arriving at the bottom of the trench, Vaun unclipped himself from the line. Drawing his phaser, he began to search for the tricorder. It couldn't have gone far...or could it have? It could have been taken and used to bait a trap. Logically the colonists may try to take further violent action against them due to their infected, illogical states.
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"It is only survival," T'Pau remarked dryly.
Taking only a small sip of the water herself, she returned the container to it's place by it's fellows. Leaving the containers behind, she settled down beside Vanessa again. Putting her arms around the other woman, she held her close.