After the decision was made, the tension in the garage eased.
Outside, the world was still making noise. Ember finally remembered to ask the CE if the base was still standing.
According to the CE, nothing will be able to break or access the base. Even if the mountain splits open, the base will remain intact and floaton the spot.
This surprised Ember. She never thought the base would be so durable. It put to rest a lot of doubts in her mind.
The group stayed in the garage for hours. Night had already crept in. Or at least they think it did. The sky has been the same sickly purple and orange colour since they left the blockade.
The aftershocks were rolling endlessly. Aiden made the decision. They would stay for three days. It was long enough for the initial chaos to subside and their new allies to integrate.
