After their meeting with the Admiral, Max, Aaron, and Serena made their way back to Max and Aaron's room.
Exhausted and tense from the encounter, Serena sank down onto the edge of the bed. Max immediately headed to the bathroom, seeking a moment of solitude.
"So, now we're part of an army," Serena sighed, her frustration evident as she glanced around the room, her eyes settling on Aaron.
"Yeah..." Aaron responded absentmindedly, his thoughts seemingly elsewhere.
"What?" Serena asked, her gaze narrowing as she observed Aaron. It was clear he wasn't mentally present in the moment.
"Huh? What? What?" Aaron replied, his response lacking coherence.
"Where are you lost?" Serena asked, her concern evident in her eyes.
"Nothing, I was just wondering what we are doing," Aaron replied, his voice filled with uncertainty.
Serena motioned for him to sit next to her, and he obliged, settling down beside her.
