As far as Wash is concerned, this mission is a multi-day retreat ending in a nature hike. Sure, he's had to lie his ass off about being in a relationship with Chief, but it's Chief - he's got a sense of humor in there and he's willing to let Wash take the lead in social situations. Aside from the Singing Stones, it's been a fairly relaxed mission.

And now they've hit the actual meat of the mission - fossil recovery disguised as a journey to get married - and Wash can't help but be a little excited. Everything else about this place has been relaxing and beautiful, and he's eager to see what else the mountain holds.

They're about an hour in, and so far it's been nothing but scenic beauty. He's been smiling nearly the whole time.