Sheila did not linger on praise. "Usable is not the same as safe. The Maulers are dead, but the southern district still needs to be checked properly. The barracks, storage buildings, drainage openings, wells, blind alleys, unstable floors, and inner roads all need inspection. By the end of today, our objective is to secure the southern district enough to house and protect the year. If possible, we will also reach and inspect the central structure for use as a command base."
That drew a different kind of silence.
Not fear exactly.
Work.
