diff --git a/.gitea/workflows/ci.yaml b/.gitea/workflows/ci.yaml
index 686e3ab..352ac22 100755
--- a/.gitea/workflows/ci.yaml
+++ b/.gitea/workflows/ci.yaml
@@ -15,23 +15,29 @@ jobs:
       - name: 1. Checkout Repository Code
         uses: actions/checkout@v4
 
-      - name: 2. Install Lua Dependencies
+      - name: 2. Install Core Lua Dependencies
         run: |
-          echo "Sanctifying runner with Lua tools..."
+          echo "Sanctifying runner with core Lua environment..."
           # Use apt-get for the Ubuntu-based runner environment
           sudo apt-get update
-          sudo apt-get install -y lua5.1 luarocks luacheck
-          sudo luarocks install busted
+          sudo apt-get install -y lua5.1 luarocks
 
-      - name: 3. Run Luacheck Scrutiny
+      - name: 3. Install Lua Tools via Luarocks
+        run: |
+          echo "Installing Luacheck and Busted via Luarocks..."
+          # This method is more reliable than relying on apt for Lua packages
+          sudo luarocks install busted
+          sudo luarocks install luacheck
+
+      - name: 4. Run Luacheck Scrutiny
         run: |
           echo "Scanning Lua scripture..."
+          # The luacheck command is now available from the luarocks installation
           luacheck --std lua51 .
 
-      - name: 4. Perform Unit Inquisition (Busted)
+      - name: 5. Perform Unit Inquisition (Busted)
         run: |
           echo "Initiating unit tests..."
-          # The workspace is already checked out, so we can copy the file directly.
           cp lib/json.lua skyweave/
           busted --lua=lua5.1 --verbose spec/