Theme: Progress vs. Tradition — Status: simmering
Jun discovers that the abandoned railway line running parallel to Route 27 is structurally sound enough to carry more than just scrap. He begins sketching diagrams of a potential rail extension, which directly conflicts with the traditional road grid Marcus oversees. Gideon, having seen similar tracks described in old texts, provides unexpected validation, while Maya and Naomi must debate whether this 'new path' violates historical land use laws or if those laws simply don't apply anymore.