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Chapter 198, Signs of Life from Other Routes

General role: Clear signs of life from other routes become reality. The city prepares to receive families, not only lone survivors. This chapter should make rescue routes, gates, housing, food, and emotional readiness visible.

Receives: Chapter 197 leaves the city expanded by family softness and external mission rhythm.

Must preserve: city systems must stay physical; core couples must remain emotionally visible; children, animals, food, water, gates, injuries, roads, rescue routes, and living-world danger cannot disappear because the chapter has theme.

Handoff: Chapter 199 receives the actual returning convoy with Karen, Holly, Joyce, and more surviving adults.

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