Illya went on the prowl, looking everywhere, when there was a loud BOOM, rocking the ship violently. Sirens shrieked. A steward ran up on deck, trying to coax panicking passengers into their life jackets, guiding them to the lifeboats.
"What happened?" Illya demanded.
"Oi, boiler exploded, blew a hole below deck. Please put this life vest on sir, proceed calmly to one of the lifeboat stations."
Illya took it, handing it off to a distressed woman, helping her to fasten it.
"Here grandmother, now you are put to rights. Go this way to a boat." He guided her there.
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