| 1. Count survivors | Assess the party's condition and decide how many FFs are still mobile. |
| 2. Select support | If needed, choose one active FF specialist to cover a missing skill set. |
| 3. Present all routes | Explain the route strengths, dangers, and known consequences without hiding a “best” option. |
| 4. Run one route | Use only Route A, B, or C. Do not run all three. |
| 5. Cross the storm | Run the shared Ashstorm Challenge, applying the chosen route's modifier. |
| 6. Enter the safehouse | Carry survivor count, evidence, supplies, Trust, and Network Heat consequences into Scene 4. |