Chapter Five: Not a Charity Home

“A bond, not a gift. I climbed over Old Dock's wall as a child. Future children cannot climb into an apartment lobby.” Gary bought £1,000. Oscar bought £100 with the note: DON'T PAY INTEREST IN BEER. Eli auctioned his yellow and green laces for £6,400. Before midnight, subscriptions passed £440,000. 【Community Asset Mission complete.】 【Old Dock acquisition financed.】 【Rewards: £400,000 facility co-investment fund; community-governance template; Reputation +10.】 On signing day, Mara handed Lin the land registry. The owner was Greyport Athletic Ground Ltd, whose charter barred sale or relocation without two-thirds approval from the bond committee. “As controlling owner, you can remove the restriction,” she said.