With Mira's warning echoing in their minds, Eli, Khushi, and Jasper spent the next few days preparing for whatever might come next. They fortified their coding sessions with security measures for their project and devised a plan to safeguard their invention.
Mira became an unexpected ally—she shared her knowledge of technology and provided insights into how to protect their work from potential threats.
As they huddled around Eli's laptop one evening, Mira pointed to lines of code on the screen. "You need to implement encryption protocols here and here," she instructed.
Eli nodded vigorously as he typed away. "Got it! This will make it harder for anyone to access our work without permission."
Khushi chimed in with ideas for creating a physical barrier around their equipment—setting up alarms and using locks that only they could access.
"I can also create decoy projects," Jasper suggested enthusiastically. "If they try to steal something, it won't be our real invention!"
Mira smiled at their determination. "You're thinking like true creators—always one step ahead."
As they worked late into the night, laughter filled the room alongside their focused energy. For Eli, it felt like a newfound sense of purpose had ignited within him—a desire not only to protect their invention but also to stand up against those who sought to exploit creativity for greed.
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