The atmosphere inside the palace grew even tenser after Yeza's announcement, but the Niqols knew how to deal with it. They threw a massive party the day before the departure that saw the presence of adult aliens and some soldiers. Their participation initially made things awkward, but the booze vanquished that feeling rather quickly.
Khan and Liiza didn't waste a single second of the time that Zalpa had given them. Massive problems that they couldn't solve filled their minds, but they made sure to appease them through their overflowing feelings. They didn't show their faces often, and the other couples imitated that behavior. Everyone made sure to spend a few hours together before taking care of their loved ones.
