Despite Snow taking its sweet time, the landing on the white desert happened earlier than either Khan or Liiza would have desired. That feathered bed and family vibe had been too comfortable, making them unwilling to give them up so soon.
Yet, Snow's talons eventually dug into the white sand, moving some of it while it folded its vast wings. Meanwhile, the couple on its back had already straightened themselves and gracefully descended the Aduns to land before two quite shocked figures.
George and Monica had stood up when they saw that alien, white bird descending toward them, and its mere sight had already given birth to different but intense emotional reactions.
George had heard that Snow was around, but actually seeing that alien bird inevitably brought back countless fond memories. A lifetime seemed to have passed, but there he was, watching Khan ride an Aduns as if Nitis had happened just yesterday.
