A Breaking Point

[Cat]

"Your ship crashed, and you hit your head on the console. You'd better stay put." Junko put her hand on Linn's shoulder as she opened her eyes and attempted to stand up. However, it wasn't even necessary, as Linn gave up before that, rubbing her forehead and groaning. She had so much to ask, yet the headache prevented her from asking any questions. The Bretonian probably had a concussion, and having those 4 men walking around didn't help either.

In the meantime the three people spread out, looking around the ship and searching for a trail. But apparently it took them much longer than one would expect, probably because the whole place was messed up after the bombardment. That allowed Junko to tend to Archer's wounds. Eventually, the people started spreading out more, hoping to cover a larger area. However, none of them seemed to be heading in Junko's and Linn's direction.

That's why a man's voice from behind came off as a surprise. "It's a dangerous habit to carry that kind of stuff in a backpack,"—the man walked from behind one of the larger rocks.—"Not to mention that it shines like a Christmas tree." The man held a small scanner in his hand, and that was the reason how he found the artifact, and hence the women that easily.

Although the man seemed to be young enough, his face looked somewhat weathered, with sharp facial features, brown eyes, short haircut. Despite that, the man looked athletic. A sarcastic and somewhat arrogant smirk was on his face as he spoke. He wore the same black-and-white lightweight armor, with a pistol resting in the holster on his belt. The man's relaxed demeanor disappeared as he noticed Linn, who had fallen unconcious again by that time. The man now looked concerned, yet he acted in a quick and professional manner.

The man walked towards the women, trying to make it as little menacing as possible. He kneeled on the opposite side from Linn, pushing some buttons on his scanner, an expression of relief on his face. "You've done a good job here. She will be ok." The man turned his face to look at Junko: "Now, would you please tell me what is all this about? How do you know captain Archer here, what is that trinket you brought with you, and why are you hiding from the rescue team?"