As far as Garak was concerned, that truly was a horror. He didn't worry so much about food, now that they were capable of growing vegetables, and they were few and seemed more intent on helping one another than turning on each other. Energy and running water were the next very important steps in making their stay here more tolerable.

"Thank you, I truly needed that thought in my mind," he said dryly, as he managed to dig his fingers around the edge of the hatch. With the full use of his strength, he lifted it to reveal a set of stairs leading down to a very dark underground corridor.

"Ah." Garak tensed, eyes nearly getting lost in that darkness. His heart was already beginning to race, just thinking about being down there. "Wonderful."