[ as always, Auger's quick to follow slightly behind him like a shadow, only hesitating to pick his pack back up off the ground and sling it back across his shoulders. His steps are noticeably lighter - apparently, he's looking forward to lighting shit on fire, to no one's great surprise. ]

Beats me, brother. They're always really cagey when people try to ask. [ he links his arms behind his head. ] Maybe it takes a while for them to collect all the information they need? Although with all their technology, I'd think it would be a snap.

[ he wouldn't mind as much if they got to sleep in actual beds instead of rover cots and eat actual food instead of hunted aliens and canned beans. ]