The dark-blue uniforms worn by the humans almost made them look like Niqols, but the sunlight revealed their true nature. Khan couldn't see much from his spot, but he didn't fail to sense the immediate tension that had fallen around him.
The change didn't really apply to Khan due to how close he had become with the Niqols. George and Helen could also partially ignore that new atmosphere since they had relationships to state their honest approach to their alien companions, but the others felt awkward.
The arrival of the human troops turned that relaxed gathering on the grass into a political meeting. The Niqols had to work for the greater good of their species now, so they couldn't treat the recruits among them as simple companions anymore.
"[We should greet them]," Doku announced before standing up.
