El vent bufava fort sobre la tundra àrtica, portant amb ell petits flocs de neu que acariciaven la terra freda.

The wind blew strongly over the Arctic tundra, carrying with it small snowflakes that caressed the cold ground.

La primavera havia arribat, però en aquest lloc distant, la calor era un record llunyà.

Spring had arrived, but in this distant place, warmth was a distant memory.

Martí jugava amb el seu mapa, estudiant les dades recollides fins ara.

Martí played with his map, studying the data collected so far.

Al seu costat, Laia inspeccionava mostres de gel amb atenció, mentre Núria revisava les provisions del campament.

Next to him, Laia inspected ice samples carefully, while Núria checked the camp's provisions.

"Necessitem més dades abans de marxar," deia Martí, apassionat pel seu treball sobre el canvi climàtic.

"We need more data before leaving," said Martí, passionate about his work on climate change.

"L'equip depèn d'això.

"The team depends on it."

"Laia, amb certa preocupació, mirava el cel.

Laia, with some concern, looked at the sky.

Els núvols es començaven a acumular, tapant el sol amb una manta gris.

The clouds were beginning to accumulate, covering the sun with a gray blanket.

"Creus que podrem acabar abans que arribi el mal temps?

"Do you think we can finish before the bad weather arrives?"

"Martí no va respondre immediatament.

Martí did not answer immediately.

Sabia que el temps era preciós i cada moment d'incertesa podia costar-los la seguretat.

He knew that time was precious and every moment of uncertainty could cost them their safety.

Rodejats per aquella bellesa inhòspita, el grup treballava.

Surrounded by that inhospitable beauty, the group worked on.

De sobte, el vent va canviar de to, agafant una energia nova i deixant caure neu sobre ells amb fúria.

Suddenly, the wind changed tone, taking on a new energy and releasing snow upon them with fury.

La tempesta havia arribat abans del previst.

The storm had arrived earlier than expected.

Núria, amb la seva experiència, es movia ràpidament.

Núria, with her experience, moved quickly.

"Hem de buscar refugi, ja!

"We need to find shelter, now!"

" cridà amb urgència.

she shouted urgently.

Martí estava dividit.

Martí was torn.

Continuar amb l'exploració significava posar en risc tots.

Continuing the exploration meant putting everyone at risk.

Tornar enrere, significava un èxit incomplet.

Going back meant an incomplete success.

Laia, encara insegura però respectuosa amb la decisió del líder, esperava.

Laia, still uncertain but respectful of the leader's decision, waited.

Els flocs de neu giraven al voltant, amagaven el camí i multiplicaven el perill.

The snowflakes swirled around, obscured the path, and multiplied the danger.

Martí va saber, en aquell moment crític, que la seva responsabilitat principal era la seguretat.

Martí knew, at that critical moment, that his primary responsibility was safety.

"Tornem al refugi.

"Let's return to the shelter."

"Van caminar amb esforç a través de la tempesta, la neu cruixent sota els seus peus.

They walked with effort through the storm, the crunching snow beneath their feet.

Núria guiava amb fermesa, i aviat van trobar una cova que els protegia del vent implacable.

Núria guided firmly, and soon they found a cave that protected them from the relentless wind.

Allà es van assentar, abraçats per l'escalfor relativa d'aquell refugi temporal.

There they settled, embraced by the relative warmth of that temporary refuge.

Mentre la tempesta xisclava a fora, Martí va mirar als seus companys.

While the storm howled outside, Martí looked at his companions.

La investigació no estava completa, però l'equip estava a salvo.

The research was not complete, but the team was safe.

Va adonar-se que havia triat bé, que els descobriments científics no valien més que la vida de les persones estimades.

He realized he had chosen well, that scientific discoveries weren't worth more than the lives of loved ones.

Quan la tempesta es calmà, la tundra es va mostrar amb la seva bellesa renovada, com si mai res no hagués succeït.

When the storm calmed, the tundra displayed its renewed beauty, as if nothing had ever happened.

La Pasqua s'apropava, i amb ella, noves oportunitats esperaven.

Easter was approaching, and with it, new opportunities awaited.

Martí sabia que sempre hi hauria més feina per fer, però ara valorava millor el temps i l'esforç conjunt pels que estaven al seu costat.

Martí knew there would always be more work to do, but now he valued better the time and joint effort for those who were by his side.

I això, pensava, era el veritable valor.

And that, he thought, was the true value.