Mornings were for hunting or gathering—searching for food, collecting firewood, finding materials they could use to improve their shelter.
Afternoons were for maintenance work—processing whatever they'd caught, repairing tools and clothing, fortifying the cave entrance.
Evenings were for planning and discussion—going over what they knew, what they needed to learn, what their next steps should be.
It was exhausting. Every day brought new challenges, new obstacles to overcome. But slowly, incrementally, their situation improved.
Kaya finished curing the first pelt and started on a second after they brought down another deer creature. She fashioned crude but functional blankets, significantly improving their sleeping situation.
Veer built a better smoke vent system using rocks and mud, allowing them to maintain the fire more consistently without worrying about giving away their position.
