Shuttle bay. Phlox joins them, saying, "This is obviously someone's final resting place. What do you hope to accomplish by opening it?" Seriously. Phlox is so my close and personal friend. Malcolm, Quantum, Trip, and the good doctor circle the pod. "I'm not quite sure," Quantum says. Well, then. By all means, let's open it and disturb the dead. The captain nods at Reed, who pushes some buttons on the pod. Hold on! Didn't they learn anything in their Ferengi first contact? Shouldn't they open this thing in DeCon? Air hisses and the front panel clicks. Okay, they just pinpointed their location on the learning curve. Reed forces the panel open to reveal a slightly flattened and thoroughly desiccated body. "I don't believe you'll be needing my services," Phlox comments. Quantum makes a face. Yeah, it's probably pretty stenchy in there. Trip looks in and says, "It's Shilat, Captain. I saw him on their ship an hour ago. Alive!"