Retreat when necessary.
Seeing that Roland had no further instructions, Raikkonen immediately took his leave.
He would never ask Roland about their chances of victory or how to fend off Sofia's desperate attack.
Don't ask what shouldn't be asked, don't say what shouldn't be said.
If one lacks even this basic professionalism, they might as well head back early and become paparazzi.
Watching Raikkonen depart, Roland turned to look at the Golden Ginkgo Tree and the Flower Sea.
Sif was in the Flower Sea, quietly waiting for Sofia.
Lisa was near the volcano's crater, absorbing the lava's energy, making final preparations.
Alina was positioned between them. She had moved the largest telescope to this location, transforming it into a temporary observatory. By day she caught up on sleep, by night she watched the stars, always with a smile on her lips.
