When Naeva approved Luke's idea, the room erupted into a storm of voices.
People spoke over one another, their discussions clashing into a chaotic blend of agreement, skepticism, and rapid-fire problem-solving. Some had immediately begun debating materials, while others were already estimating the time required for implementation. Parchments were shuffled, notes were scribbled, and hands gestured wildly as ideas and counterarguments were thrown into the air.
Luke took a step back, watching as the organized tension of an experienced workforce took hold. Though they had initially rejected his concept, now that it had Naeva's backing, there was no choice but to make it work. And these people weren't amateurs—they were builders, engineers, and shipwrights.
They were makers.
And makers were problem-solvers.
