Out of Character: What's the big light he is referring to is it the light from the tree or another light source we haven't found yet?
Out of Character: I'm wondering the same thing. Maybe there is another light source since the tree's light is dim or maybe he thinks we have light. I have to admit its kind of silly to explore this place with no real light source.
Out of Character: Probably but why didn't Seth and Artemis see it? Must be because some special light is needed. Let's see what he says.
In Character: Major feels stupid having to let a native tell him he should have a better light source. Maybe the dancing got to him and took his mind off of what he should know.
"Yes, we trade, what do you want?" He says sort of regretful. He asks Gault and Uhura, "Maybe we better place an order before we continue further."
Out of Character: I think the major problem is that some of the original squad that did have light sources died or were lost in the jungle so after the capture by the native we forgot about it until we needed it again.