The sun was bright, the sky was clear, the breeze was cool. White sand covered the beach below, crystal clear water splashing against the coast causing ripples of foam. Further up, the sand turned to green grass and palm trees, a paved stone pathway snaking up through the sea of emerald up to a large observatory. The building stood out like a silver and blue gem, multiple facilities built up around a main hall, each connected by pathways lined with shaded roofs and glass windows. Bushes of roses