Ava watched and listened as the members of the away team began to filter in and inter act with each other.  While it was true away missions tended to have an air of seriousness about them just by their very nature this away team as assembled thus far seemed to lack any signs of humor whatsoever.  Although privately she found their conversation of weapons and weapons size rather amusing.  What was it with men and guns that made them always want the biggest gun they could lay their hands on.<br/><br/>Lt. Lugus listened quietly as Commander MacReady gave his orders for the mission.  Then following Lt. Tosh's example he unslung the rifle from his shoulder as he stepped up onto the transporter pad to take his position there with the muzzle of the gun pointed towards the deck in a deceptively casual manner.  "No questions at this time Commander."  Came the Vulcan's unemotional crisp voice.<br/><br/>Once everyone was on the platform and ready to go Avalona looked up at the men standing there, "Good luck gentlemen.  I'll be waiting to bring you home safely again."  Then once the word was given Avalona looked back down at the controls and activated the transporter sending the first away team down to the planets surface.<br/><br/>