Methos jumped as the sprinklers came on. He quickly crossed the hall to the alarm-off button and hit it. Still the damage was done. They, and much of the hallway, were soaked.

"Now look at this," he said. "Whatever caused THAT?"

Jan looked down at his soaked clothes in dismay. So much for going out.

"Probably some malfunction," he stated. "These things are known for false alarms and I think there are still renovations going on in some of the rooms. Maybe some welding work."

"Anyway, looks like we both need a change of clothes," he started back towards his room, his soaked shoes making squelching sounds with every step. Despite Benjamin's quick reaction he had to be wetter than he'd realised.

He'd have to check on his gun. And probably wait in his room for it to dry out. He didn't want to risk going outside without it.