A Tactical Reconnaissance
I marched down from the high counter to inspect the lower perimeter, and damn it, these floor tiles are slippery as hell. Kept my quiet, respectful silence for hours like you wanted, but duty called down on level zero. Found a shiny metallic bag of dried fruit wedged right behind a plastic display stand. I dragged it out, propped it upright like a miniature bunker wall, and checked the label. Orange mango. Absolute gold mine of provisions. Not a single hostile beast in sight, so I sat against the foil pouch to catch my breath.

