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The protagonist stealthily overcomes two black-suited guards to gain access to a swimming pool area where passengers have been incapacitated and gathered. He discovers that no crew members are present among the sleeping passengers, indicating the crew is being held separately. After neutralizing another guard who attacks him, he awakens Tara and Wade, instructing them to prepare for escape and to help others once they regain consciousness.

In this chapter, Jodahs heals Santos, a Human who is initially distrustful but gradually begins to accept the alien presence. They meet other Humans, Javier and Paz, who are wary but willing to cooperate, revealing the dangers they face under hostile elders. Jodahs plans a rescue mission to free Jesusa and Tomás, emphasizing the need for stealth and cooperation to escape the oppressive village.