People tend to worry less about the presence of creatures like her Knight when buildings are falling down; keeping them up and getting people out is most important. Fortunately, the whole thing isn't toppling yet, but it might progress into full-on collapse as beams and struts start to go.

She smiles grimly at Zephyr's offer, though it's hidden behind her faceplate. "Depends a little on how much you can hold up," Pepper replies with grim amusement. It's a fair question; Dreamfolk came in all shapes and levels of ability, and it was nearly impossible to tell without asking or seeing it firsthand.

Ominous creaks sound from deeper into the building. "Might as well start here," she decides tersely, twisting around a little. The column she's taking weight for had started to crack. "See if you can find some metal to reinforce this thing - I can weld it on."