#I was going to add another day but i've been feeling a little sicky

[srmthfgrimworld]

Game 1: Day 15

Mandarin and Nevil sat together that morning while eating breakfast, deep in conversation and brainstorming ways to enhance their shelter. Mandarin explained that they should fire-proof the trap tunnel to ensure safety. Additionally, it was high time to start constructing better sturdy walls for added protection.

As they continued their discussion, Nevil mentioned that there was something different in the walls of his room. 

To their delight, Mandarin discovered that the material hidden within the walls was made up of essential components. These components were exactly what they needed to build advanced devices and machines, especially for generating power. 

While Mandarin mined the components, Nevil built an automated machine at the end of their trap tunnel. It was simple, but its purpose was to shoot arrows at intruders entering the tunnel.

The two worked tirelessly throughout the day, continuously building. They had to dismantle the walls and replace them with steel. Mandarin envisioned the entire base being renovated in the same manner, but they knew it would require more than just a day's effort. They wanted to ensure the base was fire-resistant and more difficult for intruders to penetrate.

Next, they collaborated on constructing a wind turbine outside the northern section of their shelter, using some of the components Mandarin had mined. However, at present, they were unable to create batteries to store the power, posing a fire hazard if they were to start linking it to the devices within their shelter.

Considering the potential risks involved, Mandarin and Nevil made the joint decision not to connect it just yet. They concluded that the potential benefits did not outweigh the associated risks. But at least the wind turbine was ready to go, they tested it to make sure it worked and got back to their other tasks.

Later that evening, a group of slave traders happened to pass by their shelter. Mandarin and Nevil felt anxious upon seeing the multitude of aliens, some of whom resembled humans while a couple appeared distinctly different. Adding to their concerns, the traders had tamed wolves accompanying them, and the size of the group posed a potential threat to their small base. Fortunately, it turned out that the traders were solely focused on their business and had no intention of initiating a conflict.

Mandarin had no inclination to purchase any slaves, nor did he possess any money. However, one of the traders expressed interest in acquiring a beaver that had been lingering near their sheep flock. Willing to make an exchange, Mandarin handed over the beaver and received a small quantity of gold in return.

The two waited until the slavers left, peering out from their base occasionally until they could no longer see them; they didn’t feel comfortable going to sleep until they were gone. Once they were, they ate dinner and headed to bed.

Mandarin thought about the rest of the hyperforce as he laid in his bed. It had been over two weeks and there was still no sign of them. 

He was starting to adjust to life here, he still wanted to leave of-course, but he did admit it could have been a lot worse.