Scott tensed up visibly in preparation for a fight when the older man began to respond; however, just as quickly his tension eased as the older woman stepped forward and introduced her self. Scott was instantly at ease and enthralled with the woman. He knew that they had nothing to fear from her and by extension of her leadership, nothing to fear from any of the people assembled. He suddenly felt safer than he had since they arrived on this strange world.<br/><br/>He listened intently and although he didn’t understand the mechanics that made time travel possible, he believed Alianne. He knew in his core that she was telling the truth about everything. Scott watched the conversation the two women were having, almost jealous of the connection they seemed to share. But he too felt a connection with this strange woman. Something he couldn’t place his finger on.<br/><br/>Her discussion with Dr. Randall at an end Alianne walked to stand in front of him as she spoke her warning. Scott looked into her eyes, almost mesmerized and for perhaps the first time in his life he understood the meaning of being lost in the eyes of a woman. In another time or place perhaps…<br/><br/>Her final words brought him back to the present and he glanced around at the assembled people genuinely concerned for their safety but before he could even offer any more assistance Alianne shook her head no. “Do not worry for us Scott.” She said sweetly as she took his hand in hers. “We have been here far longer than you can understand and our future here is a good one despite the dangers. Go now. Your people need you.”<br/><br/>Scott nodded his head slowly still gazing at the woman before him. Alianne smiled brightly and sweetly and released his hand. Scott wanted to stay for reasons he couldn’t explain but his mind quickly returned to his duties and he glanced at his two companions as if he just remembered them. “Let’s go.” He said as he turned and hurried back toward the ship. He dared not turn around and instead picked up his pace to a jog.<br/><br/>It seemed to take half as long to get back to the wreckage as it took to get to the clearing and although they had jogged the entire way they didn’t feel tired at all. It was obvious that all three of them were aware of their strange experiences but no one talked about it. The rest of the team were waiting for them, looking a little worried. Sgt. Walters spoke first: “We were about to leave when we heard you coming up the hill.” He said with a smile that quickly turned to a look of concern when he looked at the three of them. Before he could even ask if they were ok Scott spoke up. “I will try to explain on the way but we have to move now. McCormack; take the rear. We are gonna move fast people. Follow me.” He said as he started a fast paced jog back to the gate. He did not want to be here after dark.<br/>