[ First, the ever-present hum of the ship ceases completely. Lights shut off. There is nothing but pure (dead) silence; you could hear a pin drop. Then, after a long moment, the lights flicker dimly back — red, this time — and the hum stutters up again, but with the added unmistakably deafening sound of a siren going off. Passengers who are sleeping are going to get a very rude awakening.

Resnik's voice not only pops up as a post on the network, but is being pumped through the ship over the bridge's ship-wide PA system. She sounds calm, but there's an authoritative, sour note to her tone that says she's not entirely pleased with the situation. The klaxon stops abruptly. ]

USC Tranquility has entered emergency standby mode. The reactor has ceased generating power, and we are running solely on backup generators. Certain areas will be inaccessible to those without clearance. The gardens will continue to filter air and water, but ship temperatures will drop, and lights will remain dim until the reactor has been repaired. Artificial gravity is holding stable at 85%. Pressure is 100%. Passengers should gather in groups — make every effort to stay healthy and warm.

The source of the issue is unknown at this time. We have enough power to last us a year in space, but I'm sure it won't come to that. Excessive changes in atmosphere or the physical condition of the ship will be reported over the public address system. We'll keep you updated as soon as more information becomes available.

[ And, in text pings to every communicator: ]

! ALL ENGINEERING STAFF REPORT TO THE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT.
! ALL AGRICULTURE STAFF REPORT TO THE O2 GARDENS.
! ALL SEC AND MED STAFF ARE TO ENSURE PASSENGER SAFETY AT ALL TIMES.
! DO NOT ENGAGE IN EXCESSIVE OR STRENUOUS PHYSICAL ACTIVITY.
! CONSERVE OXYGEN. RATION FOOD. BE AWARE OF YOUR SURROUNDINGS. REMAIN CALM.

I cannot fix the ship nor do I even understand where the problem may lie, but we were told to keep warm, and keeping warm is something that those of us in the North understand well. I would not have anyone freeze to death, but I know some come from hot lands where cold is nothing to fear.

If this cold is truly cold, and not simply a mild passing of a summer night, then you would do well to heed what I have to say. Wear as many of your garments as you can, with your most protective garments away from your skin and the warmest close. It may not snow here but frost from the air can build even on a man's face without snow.

Do not get wet. Drink clean water but carefully. Eat well but not so heartily you drowse easily.

Build tents - there is bedding and other material, and a tent with a family may keep warmer than a family without. I will help if someone needs it. A small shelter will help hold heat.

Stay close to others. If someone ceases shivering despite the cold, they must be warmed, by touch or by movement, for that is as close to death as you may see a person. Sleep next to your family or your friends, with as many furs or blankets as you can manage. Think of wolves that survive the coldest storms huddled for warmth.

Start no fires. I've seen nowhere for any smoke to go, and even the cleanest fires may kill with bad air.

I have heard that being in a room can lead to being trapped. Perhaps we should all take account of where we are and who is with us.

Locked to the Stark family;

I would have us together, if we could. The wolves can hold much of the cold at bay. Would you agree, Robb?

Locked to Sansa Stark;

I would have you with us, especially, sister, but I know you may not be able to, if you wish to continue your masquerade. But I would hope you will seem me, at the least, and I will give you a gift to keep you warm. Keep Lady beside you.