Vacation.

Shi Lang and Amelia returned to the federation. They dealt with the report submissions and then after a queue of meetings, they all dispersed. Even the award ceremony for their exploits in the galactic showdown was postponed indefinitely, after all, the soldiers did thei duty, and now they wished to spend some time on a soft bed and a warm embrace of their family members. If the government failed to provide this bare minimum for the sake of a glorious facade, they will make the hardworking soldiers turn cold. 

After all the work was done, the people gathered for a round of drinks in a local pub reserved for the military people, and then they went back home. Shi Lang and Amelia rode on a levbike for ages and they reached their destination after three hours. Actually, Shi Lang could have taken her on a flight, but it would turn into a crackling headline in the news the day after.