The next morning, Pearl found herself following Everest who was dressed in a simple pair of shorts to workout in the compound's gym. The sun has not yet risen and the base had a sleepy feel to it as they made their way towards the east. "I usually prefer to workout outside but occasionally, I spar with whoever is available inside," Everest explained as he led her to their destination, confidently traversing the maze that was his home. "How come you haven't been training recently? Did you stop for a reason?" She asked, curiously as they walked past a line of small buildings that appeared to be storage units. "I have been training in morning, you're just usually asleep when I leave and by the time I return and get into bed for a quick rest, the sun would have risen and you'll be on the v