It was afternoon in the Municipal Office compound as our group arrived for what I'd hoped would be a simple supply run and equipment check.
The transformation was remarkable every time I visited. What had once been a standard small-town municipal building had evolved into something approaching a fortress-like community center.
As we approached the main entrance, I immediately noticed Mark's latest improvements to the building's defensive capabilities. New reinforced barriers had been installed around the perimeter, constructed from salvaged metal and concrete that would provide significant protection against infected attacks. Solar panels gleamed onthe rooftops, positioned at optimal angles to capture maximum sunlight throughout the day.
"Mark's been busy," I commented to Sydney, who was walking beside me with her characteristic energy, her eyes taking in every detail of the improvements with obvious appreciation.
