After the initial confusion of the pod release, the podlings have been allowed to wander at their discretion around the living area.
However, even though no one really pointed it out, people might find themselves drawn to a large oblong room at the one end. All of the hallways just seemed to lead there, for some strange reason.
The ceiling was massively tall, and shaped like a semi-circular dome.
This sight would greet anyone who entered. There were fleshy couches and chairs for those that wished to sit down.
It looked, quite accurately, like a place people were meant to gather.
And gather they would.