Theme: Resource Control — Status: unfolding
Silas discovers that the community's dwindling grease reserve must be rationed between the generator, the crucial water pump, and the antiquated vehicle needed for a potential supply run. Marcus uses his administrative weight to mandate the decision, while Elara pushes for agricultural usage, arguing the fields are more vital than the mechanics. Maya and Naomi are forced to gather technical data from disparate sources to provide an unbiased—and conflicting—resource assessment.