The Niqols differed from the Nele. The former were open about their urges and pursued them openly. Meanwhile, the latter experienced even stronger desires but practiced self-restraint to abide by the customs developed throughout their tragic history.
Still, different species aside, even idiots would understand what had just unfolded. As strange as it sounded, it looked like Ilman was flirting with Jenna, and she didn't refuse him.
That would typically be fine, but nothing about the situation was normal. The meeting had political purposes, and the two aliens involved had a certain uniqueness to them.
Jenna had become more open-minded after meeting Khan, or rather, anyone connected to him received a free pass on her trust. Also, Jenna had it harder than her fellow Nele to endure her natural gifts, leading to a lot of accumulated stress.
