Now that he's exited his 'alert' mode and can properly assess the situation, the people really do look like they are waiting for something. Them? It can't be, that's just too ridiculous.

Essek jumps a bit when there sound of another summoning and people's attention splits that way as well. "Well, that would be the best course of action." But he's definitively not going to take what he hears at face value.

Noting the hesitation, Essek makes sure to float up a touch higher than before so he can tower over most people as he glides over and starts "asking" (read 'interrogating') people about what's going on.