I too was pleasantly surprised by the students' behavior during the attack, as argumentative as they have been both before and after it. The lesser demons were neither skilled nor particularly powerful, but I was still glad not to be forced to work around interference, however well-meaning, when I dispatched them. Should we consider giving them some sort of reward or commendation?

We had regular avalanche drills at the monastery for exactly the reasons you outline: what is drilled often enough to become reflex will not be forgotten under stress. I'm afraid I know very little about the specific measures you proposed, but when you have an approved plan, if you would like any help with the physical side of the renovations, please let me know.