Seraleth finally released Noah from the hug, stepping back but keeping her hands on his shoulders like she needed to confirm he was actually real and standing in front of her.
"How did you even get here?" Kelvin asked, his brain clearly still trying to work through the logistics. "Earth has orbital security. Multiple defense stations. Automated systems that track every ship entering the atmosphere. You can't just show up without clearance."
"I requested a ship from Lucy," Seraleth explained, her accent giving the words a musical quality. "When she informed my mother about what happened with your tribunal, I asked permission to come to Earth. To offer my support to the team that saved my people."
"So Lucy knows we're here," Sophie said, understanding dawning. "She got our message."
