5:27AM, Ground Zero of The Explosion.

As soon as the dynamite was lit, Norton didn't even have time to take cover. Flame blazed throughout the cavern, yet Norton smiled, feeling as he'd written a new chapter in his book. For him, he thought he'd have made it big as soon as the smoke cleared...but this shaft was far too brittle.

7:49AM, Outside of Collapse.

*During this time, women weren't allowed to do much hard labor, but now, many wives ~~and children~~ of the miners caught in the catastrophe were quick on their toes to claw at the debris, hoping to free them. ~~Half were already dead, thanks to Norton~~

The mines admin had to hold them back, telling them off gently—telling them they couldn't just randomly pick at rocks. It could cause another cave in.

I await sign of Norton, as his uncle seemed to throw a fit in his hospital room—I didn't want him to get up. His condition was worsening…so I went out to help.