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Chapter 3 - A crowded metro train during rush hour.

Setting: A crowded metro train during rush hour. A passenger (Person A) calls the transit authority helpline, sounding extremely distressed.

Conversation:

A: "Hello! Is this the metro helpline?!"

Operator: "Yes, this is the metro helpline. How can we assist you?"

A: "You need to do something immediately! This is an emergency!"

Operator: "Sir, please remain calm. What seems to be the issue?"

A: "There's a dangerous situation on the train right now!"

Operator: "Dangerous? Are you safe? What's happening?"

A: "I don't know how long I'll last. It's bad... really bad!"

Operator: "Okay, sir, stay calm. Is it a fight? A weapon? A fire? Please describe the threat."

A: "No, no... It's... It's this guy standing right next to me!"

Operator: "What is he doing? Is he threatening you?"

A: (voice trembling) "No, but he... he just ate the smelliest boiled egg I've ever encountered in my life. The whole train smells like sulfur and regret!"

Operator: "Sir... are you saying this is about the smell of someone's food?"

A: "I'm saying it's a biological attack! You have to stop this man before he opens another one!"