The next morning they went to Florida to pick up Mia’s family, flying in a larger transport pod Korum had created specifically for that purpose. Everyone was already gathered at Mia’s parents’ house, with their bags packed and ready. Even though Korum had explained that they didn’t need most of their things, the humans insisted on bringing their own clothing and other items they saw as necessities.
This time, Korum landed the pod on the street in front of the Stalis house. Mia had explained that her parents already told all their neighbors about the upcoming trip (though not the reason for it), and nobody would be too shocked to see an alien aircraft landing in their quiet neighborhood.
Emerging from the pod, Korum and Mia walked to the door and rang the doorbell. All around them, people
