The journey was much smoother than I had anticipated. Nothing particularly interesting happened, and I was able to arrive safely at the NOVA facilities. During the journey, I didn't exchange a word with anyone, which only marked the silence that surrounded me. Upon arrival, I went directly to the office of teacher Veronica Glass to report. She, as always, greeted me with a firm look, but the aura around her was very calm.
"I see you're back. How was your trip?" Her voice, always direct, but without losing its softness, resonated throughout the office.
"Quite pleasant, actually. Nothing particularly exciting happened along the way," I replied, squeezing the backpack I was carrying and running a hand through my hair, still somewhat disheveled. I felt relaxed, but I knew that the weight of what was to come was already beginning to settle in my mind.