This chapter focuses on Flora's preparations for her long-awaited trip to visit Devon at NEST13, highlighting her emotional state and the numerous choices she must make as she readies herself for departure. As Flora navigates the events leading up to her journey, she becomes increasingly aware of the personal sacrifices she’s making—leaving Nicola and missing moments that matter to her, like Nayma’s invitation to help a group of young dancers. The chapter presents Flora’s inner conflict between embracing new opportunities and honoring her commitments, revealing a tension between her past and the adventure that awaits.

There’s a palpable sense of longing, determination, and some regret, painting a complex portrait of Flora as she balances her love for dance, her relationships, and her desire for new experiences. A chance meeting with Nayma leaves Flora feeling emotionally unsettled—facing the younger version of herself, full of dreams and aspirations, makes her question the cost of her choices. The narrative ends with Flora deciding to turn off the external distractions, closing herself off from the endless options that could keep her in the familiar, in order to focus on the journey ahead.