Spying the Tricorder, Vaun turned towards it. That was when he came under attack. Staggered, he fell to his knees as his attacker clung to him. Reaching up and behind him, he attempted to apply a Vulcan Nerve Pinch. His phaser had been dropped in the initial attack.
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Hearing the sigh, T'Pau understood it was logical to be concerned at that point. Vanessa had likely been trying to sleep.