Sarah found Hong in his room. He was gazing through the window at the unmoving forest, lost in some distant memories, as usually.
"Can we talk?"
Hong gestured to the sitting area in his room.
"Why do you want to stay here?" Sarah went straight to the point.
"Is that a problem?"
"I'm sure you have your reasons, but I thought that you want to keep your identity a secret. My mother is suspicious of you, and that means that the other Elders are as well. It is only a matter of time before they start digging into your background and without me around, there won't be anyone to keep them at bay." Sarah saw that Hong is conflicted. "We are going to Los Angeles and we will be back in one week. I suggest you come with us, and you can return as well."
"What is in one week?"