Safety manifests itself as a form clad in tangible darkness holding up a hand. Space divides on either side of Ruto and her mount, isolating her temporarily from the advancing flames.

"I can't hold the moat for long against this much fire," shouts the stranger shrouded in non-light. "Get to the subway station! It's safe underground!"

Once bird and rider are on their way, Harriet follows them at a run.