Aerek didn't have too much trouble finding an airlock, though at least one of the three was stuck below a large tree branch. The one Aerek reached, though, was near the middle section of the ship, away from the thick black smoke that was threatening to engulf them with a soft change of the wind. At first, the airlock did nothing except make a loud, metallic screech. A second try and the airlock slid open...well, halfway. It protested for a moment, then locked half open.
It was still enough room for Aerek to squeeze through, but a moment later the second door opened and he saw a familiar, if not slightly tired looking, face. Master Kanas looked ready to pounce, but the tension left him when he saw Aerek, managing a weak smile and trying not to pay attention to the cuts and bruises all over him. In a quick, tired voice, he said, "You're all okay? Tell me you're all okay..."