As day gave way to night, the group sprung into action. Barricades, crafted with determination and urgency, started to take shape around every building. Melony, with a grave look on her face, distributed two petite capsules filled with the Essence of Life to each member of their ensemble. "If things get dire out there, and you're gravely injured, consume this and push forward," she advised, her voice tinged with both urgency and sorrow. "These are all we have left. Don't waste them."
In the midst of this frenzied preparation, Lando found himself in Rylie's hut, sinking deep into his own thoughts. The distant sounds of laughter and cheers from outside contrasted sharply with the weight pressing on his chest. Whiskers, sensing Lando's distress, approached him and offered a soft, comforting bark.