(1 Month Later [ 8 months since the start of the apocalypse])
A month had swiftly passed since we embarked on our mission to optimize our resources, and the time had come to address a crucial aspect of our community's framework—the economic structure.
The council, comprising a diverse group of individuals who had each found unique roles within our sanctuary, gathered in the common hall, a place that had witnessed many of our critical decisions.
Alicia, with her alchemist's knack for transformation, Athena, whose engineering prowess had become indispensable.
Gerry, who had traded antiques for the life of a hunter, Angie, whose seamstress skills had found new purpose, Liam, our visionary architect and construction lead.
Andy, who had adapted his livestreaming charisma to spearhead agriculture, and Jax, the steadfast head of security, all brought their perspectives to the table.
