Rangin picks up his phaser and tricorder and wonders why he would need the weapon on what is supposedly a Federation planet, with a research station and spa. Then again, after last time, better safe than sorry. He catches the smile from Kylah, noting her change in demeanour from nervous to excited and responds with an equally cheerful smile.
When he beams down he looks round at the scenery drinking in the view. While they are being greeted, he will look for signs and listen around for any animals in the area. He wonders if any will be there, or if the planet will still be as devoid of animal life as it always was.