That sense of belonging only heightened when they stepped on concrete ground. The wind, earth, air, and the open sky were like a mother's embrace, welcoming them home. Shi Jian and the guys were like aliens landing on Earth for the first time, which they kind of were, curious about everything they saw.
"This is soil?" Someone squatted down to scoop up a generous helping of soil. He smelled the soil with his eyes closed and a satisfied smile bloomed on his face.
"So, this is what real grass and flowers look like!"
"The wind here is completely different from the one in the base, it's nice and has a unique smell to it."
"This place is huge; I can't even see the horizon."