'Were they already near the settlement?' Khan wondered as his body rose into the air. 'No, I would have sensed them.'
The Scalqa froze when they witnessed the flight. They forgot about the crisis and the settlement to watch Khan's performance. Their cries also vanished as their mouths hung open in awe. The human was striving for the sky, and the grace he exuded silenced the aliens' minds.
The grace in Khan's movements affected Amy, too, but she was aware of his abilities. She didn't experience any surprise, allowing her to focus on her duties. Khan had given her a direct order, and she would comply.
'Did they get closer after this tribe's hunting team retreated into the settlement?' Khan considered. 'Did my mental trip last longer than I thought?'
Calculations happened in Khan's mind as he tried to make sense of the development. The ship's scanners had given him a vague idea of where the other tribes were so he could play realistic simulations and draw reliable conclusions.
