Khan, Liiza, and Tamara watched everything unfold from the control desk.
As much as Jenna trusted Khan, actually landing on the promised planet hit differently. Nothing could have prepared her for that event, and part of her was still busy realizing it.
The Nele built natural habitats inside their colonies, but a proper planet was fundamentally different. Even that relatively small and barren landmass was leagues above anything that species had ever hoped to obtain in their lifetimes.
Jenna only had to take a few steps into that land and breathe some of that natural air before giving in to her emotions. Her legs couldn't support her anymore, sending her to her knees, and tears flooded her eyes as her brain slowly accepted the truth.
The Nele's homelessness was no more. After an untold amount of time spent hiding and being wary of their dangerous neighbors, they had finally gained access to a planet.
