Still faintly surprised that her opinion kept being sought -- she knew that others tended to think of her and her fellow scientists as living in ivory towers, holding themselves apart from the rest of the world -- Sophie shook her head at the sergeant's question.  "No, not from me," she said, turning to glance over at Abby, then Winter, who would, after all, apparently have to do all the driving required for this plan to work.<br/><br/>Abby seemed equally surprised and smiled slightly as she also shook her head.  "No, sir," she replied, looking as though she was tempted to give a salute before deciding against it.  They would have to depend on the Marines at least somewhat for their safety, after all, and it was probably best not to risk antagonizing them in any way.