In our situation we were relatively lucky: the ruins had their own drains and we happened to be in one of them.
The water proved to be of good quality, and I added alfalfa sprouts to improve its purity. We also found animal carcasses and, since he was very skilled at cutting meat, we salted it in order to keep it indefinitely. From the furs he derived comfortable coats, that became makeshift blankets for the night: this way we could stay warm.
We were a good team: an emotional, proud armed fighter and a thoughtful, expert soldier, always helpful and loyal to each other. That was how, during our time in the ruins, we became good friends – even despite our language barriers.
After several days of patrol, we caught sight of a slope that led to an opening. We followed the path but it was so
