Jack lets out a stunned sound when Prajapati verifies that any of the Herans survived, let alone, so many? It worked. Doctor, it worked. For once in Jack's very long life, one of these stupid plans worked. Just like it would have for the Doctor.

Well, not quite. Because this is the point where the Doc would wish everyone well with a 'ah, you'll figure it out,' and run off to his next adventure. It's Jack's job to help them figure it out.

"That is- some very sorely needed good news, and please feel free to begin transport to the Village. I-" don't quite know what to say.

"I...assume that the Tarutaru placed in charge would be Palitulu." Problem. Jack tilts his head to the side. "Okay, we picked the Santa Village, firstly, because it is brand new construction, but also because it is neutral territory. We wouldn't want the Herans to give up their allegiance to the Empire. They are Herans, to further answer your earlier question, there is no stipulation of integrating with Aqures Ixen that's going to come with this aid."

"But, with Palitulu in charge of what's left of the Empire, Garland missing, and Kurma and Matsya with them...where does that leave them, politically? Are...they exiles from the Empire for leaving the city?"