As the words settled in, relieved expressions appeared on the insectoids' and subhumans' faces.
"Thank you," the green insectoid said, lowering its head. "We won't forget this."
Zion waved them off weakly, feeling the exhaustion set in hard now.
"Get some rest," he said. "All of you. We'll talk tomorrow."
The green insectoid nodded once more before turning back to the others.
Quiet whispers spread through the group as they began to move, some helping the injured, others sitting down wherever they could find space. The tension that had filled the hangar slowly eased, replaced by a strange calm.
Zion didn't stay to watch.
He wandered further into the ship, following the footprints Koru had left behind.
As he turned the corner, he found the stone giant standing in front of a closed door with a puzzled expression.
"Koru," he called out.
"Huh," Koru let out, turning around. "Zion?"
