What Irwin and his friends came across now really took the wind out of their sails. After entering the shelter, they looked up and realized the space’s ceiling was covered in fiberglass. And not only that, the fiberglass was tearing off.
Irwin knew that if some of that fiberglass came in contact with the skin, it can irritate it, and even worse, it can cause permanent damage to the lungs. Unfortunately, they had no way around this, and they had to strip the fiberglass completely off.
The Narrow Way Down
The way down was very narrow. There was just enough room for one person to do down at a time, and it had to be done very slowly and cautiously. There was no room for mistakes here. It was time to roll up the sleeves and start working on the inside. No one was afraid of getting ab little dirty.
Irwin and his friends knew that the oxygen levels down under were going to be low. They knew the working conditions were going to be harder than what they were up above. It was time to take a deep breath.
What Did They Find?
Irwin and his friends were inside. Finally, they were able to see what was hiding beneath them. The space underneath them could have been anything; however, there were no obvious clues scattered to help them figure out what was going on.
It wasn’t quite what they had imagined. They had more work on the inner part than they initially thought, and they had realized that the mystery they were after was going to have to wait. Besides, even if they didn't yet find what they were looking for, in the meantime, they were creating a haven down below.
Optimism at Last
The ceiling project started off as a task of horrors, however, a sense of relief was about to knock on their door. They soon realized that the fiberglass was not attached to the ceiling. This meant they wouldn't have to spend hours on removing it, and they could simply pull it off.
This didn't mean it wouldn't be time-consuming. The ceiling was built at such an angle that they had to think of a creative way to remove the fiberglass. How long was this going to go on? No one could say.
What Was the Next Step?
Eventually, only a bare concrete ceiling was exposed. The fiberglass was hanging there for a few good decades, and Irwin and his friends cleared it all out before planning their next step as they came closer to their great discovery. Irwin had no idea that the project would take so long, and he began to feel a little awkward when it came to his friends. He initially only asked for a little help in forming a stable and reliable entrance to the shelter. Now, his friends were practically managing the entire project alongside him. But not to worry, they, too, were in for a surprise.
Meanwhile, Irwin was thinking of a way to cover or disguise the entrance of the shelter. There was no way he could leave it looking like this. Opportunities make a thief, and if he would have left as it was, he would be calling for trouble. He had to protect it and seal it, and working on the inner part, which was underground, was just not enough. Irwin was so eager to find out the mysteries of this place; however, he had to prioritize his work, and disguising the entrance came first.