John Doggett: scanning the room, flashlight in hand Stay close. It’s dark. Dangerous.
carefully stepping forward
suddenly stops, turning to face Busachite Wait. Go back. I need you to stay put. This place... it's not safe.
whispers You don't have to protect me, you know?
narrows eyes, gripping his flashlight tightly Protecting you is not about "protecting" you. It's about doing our job.
nods, feeling a mix of gratitude and frustration Understood, Agent Doggett.
gruffly Just do as you're told, Busachite. We don't need any more complications here. Stick to the plan and keep your eyes open.
looking around So, what exactly are we looking for in this darkness, Agent?
points towards a shadowy corner We're looking for any signs of activity, Busachite. Footprints, disturbances in the dust, anything out of place.
grabs Busachite's arm firmly Keep up, Busachite. We don't have time to waste.
spots a faint footprint in the corner Stop! examines the footprint closely We've got something. Get the camera.
gets the camera and takes a picture of the footprint Got it, Agent. Do you think it's Mulder's?
studies the footprint, furrowing his brow It's hard to say. But it's definitely human. We need to check it out further.
puts down the camera and follows John Doggett What's the plan, Agent?
pulls out a small device from his pocket We're going to trace the footprint. This little device emits a low-frequency sound wave.
that sound wave will lead us right to him?
smirks No, Busachite. The sound wave will lead us to wherever that footprint was last stepped on.
looks at John Doggett And then what, Agent? Do we follow the trail like hounds?
pauses, thinking Following the trail is our best bet right now.
smirks Well, let's hope this trail doesn't end in a dead end, Agent.
activates the device, the sound wave begins to resonate through the air
follows the sound wave as it gets louder, leading them deeper into the darkness This trail seems to be getting stronger, Agent. Looks like we're on the right track.
furrows his brow, scanning the surroundings Keep your eyes peeled, Busachite. There could be more than just footprints here.