[To be perfectly fair, getting on the same wavelength as Jean takes talent of some kind.

Not to say he's bad at teamwork, but please see: why is he a medic.

Also see: local man continues vague possible optimism in the face of general public grumbling.]

When we return is up to our judgment.

[Which could be real good or real bad, depending on the group. Well. And the Shimmer, but that's neither here nor there.]

We don't know enough about the last group yet... or the assignment. Maybe they want the briefing over dessert?