They walked toward the side of the cabin, where thick branches, old vines, and dry leaves had piled up. Sid spoke,
"Here. It looked like metal— buried under all this junk."
Together, they started pulling the mess away. The vines snapped under Evelise's strength, and Sid kicked aside old planks until finally— he froze.
"There!"
He said, smiling. Beneath the debris stood a rusty, half buried water pump. Evelise's eyes widened.
"You're kidding. This actually works?"
Sid grabbed the handle and gave it a few firm pumps. It squeaked and groaned, but no water came out.
"Nothing."
"You gave up too soon. Pump harder."
Sid shot her a look.
"Oh, so now you're the expert?"
"Pump. It. Harder,"
