Orion's Unconventional Choice (2)

"What I propose is that we unite our efforts to not only ensure the growth of our current village but also establish a brand-new settlement," I revealed. The room fell into a momentary silence as my words hung in the air. 

The old man, with a deep furrow in his brow, voiced his thoughts, "You mean another stronghold to shield us from the relentless Vylkr Vines?" I empathetically shook my head, a hint of weariness in my sigh, and clarified, "No, not just a stronghold. I mean an entirely new village."

"Another village," the woman in her fifties interjected, her voice tinged with a hint of confusion. "So, if I understand correctly, your alternative proposal is for us to collaborate and construct a completely new village -a separate settlement that will accommodate the increasing numbers of our community. Is that what you're suggesting?"