Fight the redhead after Valda, #71

There is no way you are letting that scum touch a hair on Valda’s head. You snatch the blacksmith tongs from the nearby post and plunge them into the forge.
You pull out a coal.
“CATCH” you yell, tossing the burning ember at the redheaded soldier.
To your surprise, he turns and actually catches it.
The scream is deafening—but for some stupid reason, the man won’t drop it!? Smoke billows up from his palm and he dances about erratically, bellowing like a banshee.
Even the brunette is taken back and steps away from his comrade.
Annoyed, you finally clobber the sap as he bounces your way. The metal tongs vibrate in your hands upon impact.
Unfortunately—he falls face first…into the forge.
“Grace of the White Wanderer!” shouts the brunette, dashing to aid his friend. But it’s so hot, the leather armor bursts into flames and there is nothing to grab onto to pull the man out. Frantic, the soldier turns around to face you.
…and gets Dorbane’s axe handle in the face.
He also falls backward …into the fire.
“Whoops!” gasps the dwarf—and tries to pull the giant out, without luck.
“Uh, I believe it’s time to run,” says Valda, already sprinting to the back door.
Thankfully it wasn’t locked.
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