When he sensed he was outnumbered, he was forced to flee.Back at the Zion Council Chamber, it was suggested that a ship or two be deployed to ascertain the fate of theNebuchadnezzarand the One, although Commander Lock counter-argued that they couldn""t afford to deplete their defensive forces.During a question/answer period, Loomis denied feeling responsible for the deaths of at least 15 victims: "I was very nearly a victim myself.Like it?" (She rested her head on his shoulder, and affirmatively nodded)Nan: "Yes, I do.Say, I""ll tell you somebody who""d be swell for a job like that...Bea Thorn....oh, but she""s a swell dancer.Used o do a turn in vaudeville."Kent: "No, I don""t think she""d be interested."Nan: "Whatever you say, boss."Kent was also persuaded by Gould and his wife Harriet not to dismiss her brother Charlie from his censor job.When Cal was discovered closeby and listening to them, Abra pulled Aron to a distant corner of the icehouse to hide their sexual passion, where she expressed her fear: "I feel as if he can still see us.There are reports of these creatures using tools.But even these actions are the most primitive - the use of external articles as bludgeons and so forth.