~ the main base of the Voronin family ~
Sarah, Aiden, and Hong returned to the main base, in time to see the ranking from the previous events and to hear more details about the final stage.
The information they received before leaving the main base was that the final event will include competitors forming teams, but there was nothing more than that, and considering that the whole event was unpredictable, Hong had a theory that the organizers can change their minds at any time.
While they unpacked, Aiden observed Sarah and noticed that her mood is better. The mini-vacation included a date and a much needed time with friends and family (fur-babies included), and it did wonders for Sarah's mental state. He hoped that it will last until they get another break and in the meantime, he will do his best to keep her out of stressful situations.