‘This is a CRISP emergency announcement. Please make your way into the escape tunnels. I repeat, please make your way into the escape tunnels, where you will receive further instructions.’ Agents all over the Force were hurrying towards a series of specially built, reinforced tunnels that acted as both a refuge and an escape route. Ben grabbed Max’s hand and led her into the tunnel nearest them, following a line of small lights embedded in the floor. The tunnel was joined by others at various points, delivering more agents into a main passageway. At first no one said anything. There was a mass movement of agents, and only the sound of scuffling shoes could be heard as they concentrated on following orders. Until an agent fell. Another two tripped over the agent in the dim tunnel, and a series of panicked cries echoed through the corridor as the escape was halted. This set off a chain of more shouts. Ben released Max’s hand to help the fallen agents. ‘Please continue directly to the evacuation hold area.’ The announcement reverberated through the tunnel.
