The rest of the evening went fine.
Two more Elders approached Aiden, and one of them gave him a similar offer as Elder Sergey: support, if he wants to relocate to another base.
Maksim made an appearance, but it was not more than ten minutes long and he didn't approach Sarah or Aiden.
Sarah and Aiden ate and returned to their room.
They got ready for the night and settled in the bed. A minute later, Sarah instructed Eve to put the surveillance video on loop and to block any audio recordings from their room. For anyone who is watching or listening, it will appear that they are lying in the bed without moving, in silence. Ah, it's good to have Eve back.
"When you were with Elder Sergey, Maksim approached me…", Sarah paused when Aiden's hold on her tightened. Actually, his whole body tensed, as if he is ready to leap out of the bed. And he felt ready to get out, find Maksim, and beat him into pulp.