Over the next several days, the three of them made at least a dozen trips. They brought back the strange plates by the ton and Yolanda was kept busy developing the 3D model of the cave, creating stills of each sarcophagus, documenting the biology of the creature, and cross-referencing stills of each plate along with it's location. Through the whole of it there was barely time for more then superficial hello's and quick snacks. Chen sent a full description to the base at Ganymede and the news quickly spread throughout the inner solar system.
There was actually a smile on his face as he came out of the cockpit. “I'm sure you wont be surprised by this, but I've been informed that each of us will be receiving medals of commendation from President Sanji at the United-World headquarters on our return.” He looked kindly at Yolanda.
“He emphasized Yolanda, that you wouldn't be excluded in spite of what happened.”
“Well I would certainly hope not!” Muobo cut in before she could think of a reply.