Scientists observe, and that was what Zoey was doing.  As Alec fell back to his standard of being the boss, she fell back to observation, learning, and study.  That's when her notice of the cons came into clear focus as one stood up and began taunting the peacekeeper.  She watched him, his attention drawn entirely towards the peacekeeper who wasn't reacting.<br/><br/><em>Either he is extremely confident or is being nice since his boss is watching.</em><br/><br/>She watched a woman put her hand on the con's shoulder, him shrug it off, then another woman add her voice to his.  She asked Czar, "Why are we carrying these people with us?  I don't understand why we would."