Jump Into Action

“Paige.” Liz yelled. Paige push someone aside and grabbed the press trying to push it upward though she wasn't having much luck she was at least keeping it from mashing down on the guys arm more.

“I need a knife?” Liz said as she climbed up onto the machine and looked at Diana.

“Princess you shouldn't...” Mister Mercer said in protest.

“Your highness.” Diana said pulling one out and holding it handle first toward Liz. Liz grabbed a hold of the hydraulic lines and cut into them as a spray of water shot out of them. Paige easily managed to pull the press up and a few workers and mister Smith pulled the man free. His arm looked to be badly bruised but Liz was hopeful not to be permanently so.

“Get him to medical and call the aeromedics.” Diana ordered and a few of the workers nodded.

“Will he be okay.” Liz said as she climbed down with Paige's help as she offered a hand.

“Hopefully it looks like it just broke his arm.” Mister Smith said. “Thanks to your thinking Princess Fairchild.” A crowd of workers who had rushed to the scene began to clap and cheer.

“Your highness, I think we should call the tour for today.” Diana said as she took the knife back from Liz.

“Yes, that is probably a good idea.” Liz nodded as she felt a little uneasy at the extra attention. Diana began to lead her through the small crowd.

“All right break it up, call maintenance and get this mess cleaned up and shut down the line. I want every safety system checked and double checked before anyone goes home tonight.” Mister Smith ordered.

“Are you okay?” Diana asked. Liz looked down to see her outfit was covered in a mix of water and grease but she felt more like herself for some strange reason.

“Yes, just a little rattled.” Liz nodded.

“That will be the adrenaline. It takes a few minutes to wear off. Their is a wash room in your fathers office.” Diana said once they had cleared the crowd. “I must say you will make one amazing artificer your highness, you saw a problem and the solution while everyone else was panicking.”

“It just sort of came to me I guess.” Liz shrugged.

“Can I ask, how did you know I had a knife.” Diana gave her a sideways glance.

“I figured if anyone did it be you being ex-military.” Liz shrugged not really sure how she knew herself.

“You take after your old man more then you know.” Diana smiled.