everything's on fire

[krasnaya_vdova]

who: Everyone!
what: The residential building is on fire
when: ~2am, August 23rd
where: The Residential building
warnings: Fire, destruction of property, injury, general warnings for crisis situations



It's a reasonably quiet night, pleasantly dry with a slight breeze. Almost nice, for those that enjoy the hours after midnight long before dawn starts to creep on the horizon. Right until it isn't, when the air changes, and there's the scent of heat that promises smoke. In most places it starts with a flash of blue light that arcs from floor to floor as energy pulses through the building, and there's a crack of sound that follows. The power dies for a moment, and if you're one of the unlucky ones, the light that follows is a literal spark in the dark, burning to life in bright orange-red, yielding heat and smoke and trouble. The energy surge doesn't just hit the lights, but sparked flames that burst to life, and they catch quickly, spreading.

The worst of it starts on the ninth floor, where the smoke and the beginning of heat starts moments before the surge. The fire spreads faster there, people starting to startle awake and realize what's happening as the flames crackle. Eventually there's an announcement on the Network, both alerting people to what's happening and trying to organize both those that are willing to help and those that need it.

Some areas are untouched, while others are ravaged badly, reduced to ashes and crumbling ceilings, so watch your step. There's chaos, but through it there's people doing what they can to help each other, and the official fire services show up to help control the blaze. After that, it's just a matter of repairing the damage that's been done, rebuilding and putting things back together, seeing what's been lost and what was saved.

Even later, people start putting the pieces together, and there's the official investigation into what might have caused a fire like that in the first place.


[ooc: As promised, the residential building is on fire! OOC plotting post is here if anyone wants to work out some last minute plans before diving in. Plotting post also includes the relevant details. Elsewise, just top level and mingle. Try not to get burned too badly. :) Good luck!]

Comments

[dancingmd]

(Oh, sweetie. Gently, she rests a hand on his cheek.)

It's okay if you miss him, or you feel sad or lonely. Or even angry, that's okay too. But you're not alone, I promise.

[supersweet]

I guess. I mean, I did that already. I don't want to keep being sad.

[ It's too taxing on someone like Jon who has always been upbeat and spry. He's rarely let the worst bring him down. ]

[dancingmd]

No.

[Her smile is soft.]

I don't want to either. But sometimes it hits me when I least expect anyway.

[supersweet]

Is that normal?

[ He has no clue. ]

[dancingmd]

It's completely normal. And sometimes your emotions mix all together. Like how I miss my son and wish he was here but I am also really glad I you're here with me now and that I got to meet you.

[supersweet]

[ Jon absorbs this thoughtfully. He's never given much thought to his feelings. He's always been level-headed as a child, if not overwhelmingly positive. ]

I'm not . . . unhappy to be here. I got to make friends and meet lots of people.

[dancingmd]

Good. I'm sure your dad would be happy to know that.

[supersweet]

Yeah. He wouldn't want me to worry.

[dancingmd]

[Beverly smiles. He's a good kid.]

If you ever need anyone to talk to though, I'm here.

[supersweet]

Thanks. But I'll be okay.

[ He owes it to everyone else to keep his spirits up. ]

[dancingmd]

[Oh she can't help it! It's time for another hug. She keeps it short though, then rests her hands on his shoulders.]

Now I'm sure there are other people who need saving! If you get anyone who needs medical help bring them to me over at the med tent over there, okay?

[supersweet]

[ Jon nods approvingly. ]

No problem.

wrap?

[dancingmd]

[She gives him a wave of good luck as he heads (flies?) off, still a little scared someone so young has so much on his shoulders but she can't - shouldn't - stop him from doing what he needs to do.]