With the midnight wind settling over the long and jagged mountain ranged, the thundering storm rained down hard as its rhythm pitted and patted along the ancient forest floor of the Ring-World. Jerome and his team took shelter from the ragging winds inside an old UNSC colony installation; a facility hidden deep within the thick forestry.

While the rest of his team took these hours to themself, Jerome situated himself away from the others in a nearby office room. The large open windowsill providing a perfect view to the outside environment.