Galaxy. That's too big a kingdom for any man. But the opportunity to ask about that, because it seems so broad a responsibility, is gone. How did planets retain their culture, never mind individual countries or even tribes?

Chiron's ears strain, and he holds up a palm in Hux's direction to request quiet while he tries to determine the correct direction. He is quiet, and one finger bounces around the area as if tracing the surfaces that would cause the echoes to bounce.

"I think I've got it," he says finally, pointing to their upper left. "That way."