In the distance there was movement.  People crossing the ridgeline in loose order, though who exactly it was was anyone's guess - the figures were so far away they might as well have been ants...

Arkadios nodded to Carter, "Once we've confirmed everyone is aboard."  He paused, clearing his throat to address everyone on the bridge, "If I might have your attention," he said, in a tone that suggested he was being polite, but there wasn't really an option not to listen, "We're about to take off, but without the benefit of a ground crew this has the potential to get a bit bumpy, especially if there's a gust of wind, so if you aren't doing anything critical to takeoff, make sure you holding onto something!"