He listened intently to what Dr. Randall had to say and nodded his agreement until she mentioned splitting up. He started to protest but then quickly saw the simple logic in it. The orb, or orbs, had so far not been hostile and if the beings that were here had so far made no attempt to harm them either. Time was of the essence and they had to find answers.<br/><br/>Scott addressed the team quickly. “Sergeant; take Spence and Albrecht and check out the ship. Photograph everything. If you find something useful and portable, take it. If they left it here this long they don’t want it. Dr. Randall, McCormack; your with me. We’re gonna try to follow these footprints and see if we can make contact with anyone.” He pointedly looked at his watch. “In forty minutes meet back here and not a minute later. I must stress that you do not fire on anything unless fired upon. They have been friendly so far, let’s keep it that way.” He motioned for Mack to take the lead and turned around to speak a final order. “Forty minutes. Wait here for ten more and if we don’t show…head for the gate.” He looked at Walters and his voice became even more serious. “That’s an order Sergeant.”<br/><br/>Sergeant Walters nodded his head and spoke grimly. “Yes sir.” Then he led his group straight toward the hull of the strange ship. His weapon raised in defense as he carefully picked his way up the hill.<br/><br/>Scott fell in behind Dr. Randall and they moved quickly down the hill following the very visible footprints. He analyzed his most recent action in his head even as he stole more than one glance of the cute backside of the doctor he followed. Scott was second guessing his decision to split the team but as a leader you had to make use of your resources to accomplish your objectives. Mission first; or at least that’s what they always brainwashed into your head. He always felt that one of his greatest assets as an officer was his decisiveness, however; ultimately decisiveness was only good when coupled with sound decision making ability. And only time would tell if his decision was a good one.<br/>