The first heavy support had been set on Day 286.
Felix remembered because somebody had dropped a sandwich into the clean material tray and then argued that the tray was clean.
Now, ten days later, Bera spread the hardening account across the bench.
The investigation hadn’t stopped the construction. While the team traced the secret diversion and argued about the archive, qualified crews had been strengthening temporary returns and preparing the relief route.
Three weeks of work would finish on Day 306.
They were already in the second.
Felix read the completed tasks first.
Reinforced supports. Inspected sections installed before the cellar hazard. Damaged stock removed rather than hidden beneath sound covers.


