He saw Kira watching him from the shadows at the far end of the engine chamber.
He saw Kira standing on the threshold of the refectory and started running toward her.
He peered left and right into the room, obviously not seeing Kira in her spot on the floor.
Just seeing Kira smiling again, really smiling, was enough to put any real concern to rest.
When he saw Kira, he stepped closer to the force field.
She was a little surprised to see only Kira waiting for her at the door, holding the cloth-wrapped book and its translation in one arm.
She must be on her way to see Kira, too.
The clasp must have broken; she'd never seen Kira without it.
Vic looked over to see Kira and smiled at her.
I believe that he also wanted to see Kira.