Lupus sighs in annoyance as yet another shovel breaks from wear. Casting aside the broken remains of the shovel he stands and servays his tools so far. The channel look to be sound. Casting a look at the steep sand banks on the eastern side he makes a note to speak to Sautos about moving the sand back to avoid any collapses. Muttering a few curses Lupus takes another shovel fr where it is strapped to his back and bagins once again to dig away at the dirt to creat the waterway. The shovel jars sending a brief sensation of pain up Lupus's arms. Lifting the shovel he inspects the problem. Scowling he clears away the remaining layer of dirt to reveal solid stone. Lupus sighs deeply , yet more work, clearing all the earth from what turns out to me a heap of stone Lupus sighs and drips the shovel onto the ground at his left. He turns surprised as the shovel repeatedly clangs against the stone as falls into the earths depths. Lupus sighs and makes a note of the mouth of the chute and that it's location impedes progress further. Taking a flask from where it is strapped to his hip Lupus opens it and drinks deeply. Lupus closes the lid and returns it to his him. Lupus breathes deeply as the burning liquid sets his stomach and throat afire and the blood begins to pump faster in his veins. Taking a pickaxe from wher it leans ready against the wall if earth he lifts it up high over his head and sets to work at removing the stone obstacle.