A frenzied, feverish atmosphere swept through the dark cavern...
Jason was buzzing with adrenaline. The prospect of uncovering more ancient ruins buried beneath their feet filled him with an irresistible urge to dig...
These grown, highly educated men were acting like they'd all taken a massive dose of combat stimulants! It was as if they had just stumbled upon a literal goldmine and couldn't dig fast enough.
They excavated frantically, panting heavily, their faces flushed with exertion. They worked relentlessly for two or three hours until their powered armor's servos began to whine and they were physically exhausted.
Sure enough, the deeper they dug, the more artifacts they unearthed!
They found an assortment of bizarre, fossilized objects. For now, they simply collected them without stopping to analyze.
"Alright... alright, everyone! Let's pack it in. We're heading back!"
Jason finally called the halt, his back aching from the sheer physical labor of digging in heavy armor.
