<div align="center"><strong>Estimated 10:20 A.M.<br/>Outside the Colony Complex (http://halfagiraffe.tv/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/LV-426.png)<br/>Jessica Cameron and Linda James</strong></div><br/>A deep sigh of boredom seemed to sweep through Jessica's entire body when the vehicle hit another bump and she switched her weapon from one shoulder to the other as she shifted her weight.  Brown eyes watched the gray outside slide slowly by as she regretted deciding to have rotating shifts for scout duty or at least regretted putting herself on the list.  Following around a survey scout as they recorded the landmarks and elevations on an uninhabited planet for "security" was the biggest waste of a security officers time.  Jessica could have been running tactical simulations or inventory of weapons but here she was stuck riding with this lollipop for nearly an hour now on their trek into the Ilium Range.  She turned to look at the other woman driving with critical eyes.   Linda James, was her name and she could put the most stoic in a sugar comma with her personality.  It was irritating on a daily basis but combined with the boredom of the day Jessica had considered just jumping out of the moving vehicle to get away from it all.  She should not be on this god forsaken planet anyway.  She had been at the top of her game within the military and it was the fact she had completed every job they had ever given her that had landed her here.  If she was was rotting away on LV-426, she could not be responsible for any other military power plays that resulted in innocent death.<br/><br/>As the vehicle slowed to a stop, Jessica went to open the door anxious to be out of the confined space.  She barely heard the other woman's voice of concern and ignored it she took one deep breath.  Her chest burned badly and she started coughing hard as the scarcely breathable air worked its way through her lungs.  It seemed the intellects of the colony were finally managing to produce some oxygen.  She continued to cough as she pulled her oxygen mask down to cover her mouth breathing deeper than before to try and sooth her lungs with the clean air the mask provided.  Jessica heard the other woman chuckle and she pulled back the action of her weapon to load a round into the chamber.  A smirk crossed her lips as the other woman's amusement was cut off at the threatening sound.  The stock went comfortably into the crook of her shoulder as followed the woman who took off away from the vehicle without a care in the world.  Jessica jerked her head to the side as the wind blew hair into her eyes and something strange caught her eye in the distance.  "A-ahhh Linda?"  A slight waiver in her voice caused the survey scout to turn around and look in her direction.    Jessica pointed to the west before raising her gun higher, trying to comfort herself when a bad feeling settle in her stomach.  "What the hell is<em>that?</em>(http://ioannis.virtualcomposer2000.com/writing/figs/derelict.jpg)"<br/><br/><hr/><br/>The map that was covering the steering was crudely drawn but Linda had never gone to art school.  She had applied for this job as a joke and had been surprised when she had been accepted and did not have the heart to refuse the job.  Turned out, she was actually very good at the job.  Her finger traced a little line to a red mark she had made that was the goal for the day.  It was a far distance from where they had mapped last and she found it strange some nameless higher up had assigned the mile section.  It was out of protocol.  Survey scouts were supposed to map from out from an already mapped area so they would not mess up the measurements but she was not going to argue.  The young woman liked her job too much to chance being fired.  The map was folded up neatly and placed beside her as she pulled the vehicle to a stop.  It seemed they were here.  As Jessica jumped out of the car immediately, Linda called out to her.  "Jessica don't forget your mask, it's dangerous."  The door closed before Linda had finished the others name and she let out a sigh.  It was more proof that the head of security did not like her, if the silent drive was not enough of a hint.<br/><br/>She pulled on her mask and settled it comfortably on her face before grabbing her map and opening her door just in time to hear Jessica coughing harshly.  Unable to help it laughter burbbled up and as the coughing stopped and the loud click of a gun rang out Linda quietened quickly.  No need to poke a bear if there was anyway to help it.  She picked the nearest ridge and started walking towards it as she reached in her bag to find some equipment.  The steady padding of her feet and the loud sound of the wind almost drowned out the worried use of her name.  Linda was on edge as she turned around to look at what Jessica pointed at.  Fear settled into her stomach as she realized the strange structure was not rock.  It was a construct of some sort that had to have been<em>made</em>by something.  She trudged over to the other woman pushing her fear down as she studied it with trained estimating eyes.  "Seems to be a crashed ship of some sort."  Curiosity overwhelmed her at the thought of investigating and when the other woman did not relax Linda knew she would need to push her.  "Let's go find out."  Without a word she started walking toward the structure well aware of the fact that Jessica would not be able to stand Linda being braver than her.<br/><br/><br/>(EDIT: several typos for when I got too excited to catch them)