​     Gramps and Noel got the five remaining members of the council all the way to the exit door. On the other side of the door, each of the members had a cadre of assistants to see them to safety.

​     Gramps saw Brock and Estelle near the vans, both on the floor.

​     "Your friends are in trouble," he said.

​     "Let's go," Noel replied.

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