Rest Day and Someone Approaches

Thomas stood atop a rusted catwalk, arms crossed as he observed the refinery coming back to life. The sun had begun to dip below the horizon, casting long shadows over the industrial site. Smoke still lingered in the air from the earlier battle, but the refinery was no longer just a battleground—it was now a functioning asset.

Below him, the non-military personnel worked with efficiency. The industrial engineers were busy assessing the damage to the structural integrity of the refinery. Some climbed scaffolding to inspect rusted pipes, while others worked on reinforcing walkways that had partially collapsed from years of neglect.

Nearby, refinery technicians were at the control panels, manually testing each system. Steam hissed from reactivated pressure valves, while fuel pumps groaned as they were brought back online. Each successful test was marked with a thumbs-up between the workers, their confidence growing as the facility stabilized.