Avalona was on duty in the transporter room when orders came through to prepare for sending an away team to the surface of the planet.  The excitement in the room was almost palatable.  All away missions lent an air of mystery and excitement to each voyage but this was the first away mission for the crew of the USS McNair so that made it all the more special.  Ava had to smile at her companion's excitement.  This would be the first time the ensign would assist in a planet side transport and he was brimming with all kinds of questions which he repeated one after the other.<br/><br/>The Transporter Chief turned when she heard the swish of the doors to see Lt. Lugus Chief Science Officer enter the room.  If the man was excited about the prospects of this first away mission it most certainly did not show on his face nor in any of his other mannerisms.  In fact Ava wasn't surprised at all when after a brief professional greeting the Vulcan briefly glanced over the instrument panel checking the coordinators for the landing sight.<br/><br/>Once satisfied that all was in order Lt.  Lugus stepped up onto the transporter platform to await the arrival of the rest of the away team.  Standing at attention with only the slight variation of having his hands clasped behind his back thinking about their orders for this mission.