How handy that whomever usually made the announcements happened to have such a bad memory. But looking through the postits it was easy enough to find the code that would allow anything spoken into the microphone to be projected into the hall where all of the gamblers were still busy losing their money. Surely they wouldn't mind the excuse to get out with some of their pocket change still intact.

"May I have your attention? Attention! Please! This is not a drill! I repeat, this is NOT a drill! All persons must leave by the main doors or the emergency exits. Proceed to the parking area in a calm and orderly manner. I repeat this is not a drill! A fire has been reported in the building. Please exit, immediately!"

The message having been send he gave Adela a little smile as he flicked off the microphone.

"That should do it I think. If you can manage the fire I'll keep a watch at the door for the guards."