The feelings seeping past the mental connection didn't bode well, but Khan had to ignore them for now. He walked hand-in-hand with Liiza toward the ship's entrance, opening its doors while activating the mana barrier.
The crew had isolated itself in appointed areas ever since the ship had entered the star system. Tamara was also with Zalpa, leaving a single variable. Ilman joined the couple at the open entrance, waiting on the opposite wall with his arms crossed.
No one spoke, but the tension in the area intensified when one of the ships among the surrounding fleet left the encirclement to approach the open doors.
The vehicle soon became close enough to study with the naked eye. It was a simple rectangular cargo ship built by humans, which parked itself right next to the opening. The two vessels joined their mana barriers, creating a walkable connection.
