The party ended, and days passed. More ships landed on the unnamed planet, both Niqols and humans, expanding the by now mixed camp, delivering supplies, additional necessary resources, and specialized teams.
The general atmosphere improved by the day. The two species remained relatively separated, both in locations and interactions, but proper communication channels formed, establishing a superficial level of cooperation despite the Elders' still-lack of decision on Khan's offer.
That delay was unavoidable. Joining a war wasn't a decision the Elders could make lightly, especially at the side of the source of the Niqols' current predicament.
Also, the footage contained details too shocking to study in mere days. The Niqols' whole understanding of the universe and the mana was about to change, and that required time.