[ Jim can't help his own curiosity, keeping close to watch Hawk open the box, see what he makes of that and of the small scroll.

He thought perhaps it would mean something to Hawk. Well, clearly it does, but the reaction makes it plenty clear that that's not what he was hoping for. ]

I'm sorry, [ He offers, stunted on what to say for a moment. The whole truth is probably not the best idea in this situation, but some truth might ease things, at least. ]

Many of us have been kept in the dark. There's a sense of distrust that spreads through the crews, when little is said about what our goal is. And Vane, he's... [ He trails off, then shakes his head. ] Not well. Like you said.

[ He gestures to the box as he continues. ] You recognized that. You expected something to be in there. Will you tell me what?