Given all that had happened, the arrival in San Diego was surprisingly quiet. Liaoning was escorted on both flanks by Sunrise and Blue Ridge. It had been an interesting transit. The Chinese figured out what their flagship was doing not long after she cleared the Strait. But the trio were just out of range to destroy their traitorous flagship. It was a huge relief for all of them to see the American mainland appear on their scopes. Liaoning didn’t say anything as they entered the harbor but the look of wonder on her face as she stared at her surroundings. She’d never been to America before. And compared to Russia or China’s limited capabilities, seeing this was like stepping into the modern age. Blue Ridge, despite her sternness, couldn’t help but smile at that. “Welcome to America.” She said.