batten down the hatches;
The wind was picking up, and though the weather here was strange, Amir could still feel the changes in the air. In the morning, it felt as though the ends of her hair were all standing up on end. She helped as she could, but sooner or later found herself drawn outside despite the cold.

The sky looked the color of newly-arrived spring greens, when burgeoning sprouts rose at last to meet the yellow sun. On impulse, Amir climbed lightfooted up a row of sandbags to take in the sight of the river. She could see more, feel more from up here!

solution;
Amir kept herself busy, taking on informal turns watching the fences but also spending time inside, making large batches of flatbreads, dumplings, and other dishes heavy with meat and cheese. Though some might eschew such things during busy times, it was important to keep up both strength and heart -- food was an integral part of that, and surely others would take on the cause of the disturbance. The perimeter guards, for instance?

Yet she felt unrest. Distracted, as she handed a plate of food to a neighbor. "If anyone can help..." she said to herself.