Flicker and Twine, two young maintenance sweepers not involved in the main apprentice circles, discover a critical breach point near the Spruce Base Thermal Lock Point Beta. While sweeping, Twine notices a localized, high-frequency tapping sound originating from deep within the maintenance shafts, distinct from the heavy pounding reported elsewhere. They breach a restricted maintenance grate and descend, observing that materials are not just failing but being actively consumed. They find the remains of a Sun-Glaze flare, revealing that the force below is not just draining heat but completely consuming the light-based countermeasures. This confirms that the threat is actively targeting and neutralizing the town's defensive lore solutions as it tunnels toward the Star Box Repository Sub-Vaults. Flicker and Twine realize the urgency and resolve to report the finding immediately, understanding that the established teams must be warned about the level of consumption.