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[so_dark_a_road]

[ Curufin is standing in the bay of the pumping station on the north bank of the reservoir. The firefighters finished building and testing the the second of two tanker trucks the day before, and it is ready to be filled with its 11,000 gallons of water. You can hear the noise of the machinery in the background. The first tanker is already filled and ready to go. Outside, the firehouse and the ladder truck beside it are visible. ]

Firefighters and supporting crew, report in! We'll allocate our resources as soon as we know who's available and where we are needed.

And as we're a bit shorthanded, anybody who wants to join us, you are welcome to do so. Post in, and we'll find you a job.

If you want to report the exact location of a fire, or call for emergency help, this is the place to do it!

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[survivorsguilt]

Tell me how I can help!

[She doesn't sound panicked, just like she doesn't have any time for dicking around. Ellie wants clear instructions, and wants them ASAP.]

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[so_dark_a_road]

[ Seeing a face that is young but businesslike and determined, Curufin makes haste to find her something significant to do. ]

Can you get to the city center and start warning people in the northernmost houses and shops that they may need to evacuate? We haven't any reports of fire there, but Spire One is definitely in flames, and that's too bloody close.

If they want to leave and have no friends to go to, tell them to go to Love's temple on the other side of the river. If they don't want to walk that far, then Confusion's temple.

Once you're finished, could you pick a place to sit and keep a watch on Spire Four? It's close enough to Spire One that I'm a bit concerned. You call back if you spot even a whiff of smoke from Spire Four.

[survivorsguilt]

[His quick response and lack of questioning is appreciated, but Ellie still feels a little irritation sting her. Is he keeping her directly away from the flames on purpose, or is she reading too much into it?]

Don't fuck around with me, dude. If there are more important jobs closer to the fire, tell me. I can handle myself.

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[so_dark_a_road]

[ Oh, that irritated young face! She knows what she wants, and she knows her own worth. Curufin's own face lights up to hear it. ]

All right. You come along with us and help put out the Spire One fire. I'll bring a protective suit for you, and I'll show you how to use the hoses. If you're strong and agile enough, you can help us break down doors and run up stairwells to fight the fire inside. That last part is a really dangerous job. You can have it as long as you stay with me or with another firefighter, and follow our lead. Nobody does anything without the team.

We'll be ready to go in a few moments. If you're not near the fire station, we can pick you up on the way.