Scott waited patiently as Katherine collected a sample of the creature that had almost killed them, ‘Ever the scientist’ He thought and then suppressed a chuckle as she somehow kept herself from gagging at the sight and smell. “I’m glad you’re the one with the sample vials and not me!” He said with a smile to help break the silence that had formed around them. He seriously doubted he would have been able to do as well as she had.<br/><br/>He was impressed at how quickly Katherine was able to transition from nearly being eaten, to collecting samples for study and then turning into a solid soldier. Or rather an officer, he corrected himself, as she seemed less accustomed to taking orders than she was at giving them. Still; she had proven more than capable in the latter area as well. More importantly he took note of how she seemed to be favoring her side. She seemed fine when they started the hike around the winding trail and she hadn’t complained about it but he could tell there was something wrong.<br/><br/>They reached the base of a cliff and the opening of a cave revealed itself. Scott approached cautiously, his rifle pointed at the ready. It seemed even the roar of the wind had died down as they approached the entrance in silence. He didn’t like the idea of going into a darkened cave on a strange planet filled with man eating panther-spiders; but it didn’t look like there was a better choice of shelter nearby. After a few more moments of silence he turned to Katherine to suggest they move on; however, before he could voice his worry the air around them was lit by a dozen bolts of lightning. As one they rushed headlong into the cave just as a cold, heavy rain fell on them and thunder rumbled the ground at their feet.<br/><br/>He quickly checked the immediate area with the light on his weapon and started breathing again when he saw no new monsters to shoot at. He lowered his rifle and shook head in answer to her question, “I have no idea.” Surprisingly the walls began glowing as if the sound of their voices had awakened something in the cave. Scott scanned the cave for threats again, this time with the help of the light from the cave itself. Although there appeared to be no new animals to worry about, the cave itself was ominous and there were several exits around on the far side of the large open area.<br/><br/>He nodded his head in agreement at the hopes the storm was over soon, he didn’t want to stay in the cave any longer than they had to. He finally released his vice like grip on his rifle and took off his pack. “Doctor Randall,” He said just loudly enough to be heard over the increasingly violent storm. “You’re hurt; we should get you patched up before we start moving again.”<br/><br/>He dropped to a knee and dug through his pack for a first aid kit as he motioned her closer. “And don’t argue with me, I’m a captain remember!” He said sternly, however the now easily visible look on his face revealed a playful, joking smile.<br/>