The group exchanged uncertain glances, but Scarlett's confidence was infectious. They nodded in agreement, and a sense of purpose began to settle over them.
As they set to work cleaning and fortifying the prison, the group's morale began to lift. Despite the grim circumstances, they found solace in each other's company, sharing stories and laughter as they transformed the bleak, abandoned building into a warm and welcoming refuge.
Maya and Louise worked side by side in the kitchen, scrubbing down the grimy walls and counters. They chatted animatedly about their favorite foods, reminiscing about home-cooked meals and restaurant dishes they once took for granted.
"Nothing beats my mom's lasagna," Maya said, her eyes lighting up as she rinsed a cloth in soapy water. "She had this secret ingredient, never told me what it was, though."
