By early afternoon, Nakahara's team arrive at the Hamptons Apartments on Melbourne's bayside, stepping into a setup that was never originally meant for them.
The apartment complex stretches along the coast in clean lines of glass and concrete, modern but restrained, close enough to the beach that salt hangs faintly in the air.
Patrick is already out of the vehicle. An apartment staff member joins him at the entrance, offering practiced smiles as the group unloads their bags.
"Welcome," the staff says, leading them inside. "We've prepared the units in advance."
Patrick takes over once they reach the corridor. "This was originally arranged for Sagawa's camp. You're inheriting the setup as agreed."
He stops in front of an apartment door. "This unit is for the fighter and head coach. Two bedrooms." Then he gestures to the next one. "That one's three bedrooms, for the rest of the team."
Doors open, and the group disperses naturally.
