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[worksmart]

WARNING: INFECTIOUS DISEASE

The sheep currently attacking the city are carrying a viral disease. Anyone with a sheep bite or prolonged exposure to any of the animals should report to the City Hospital immediately for post-exposure prophylaxis. Do not wait until you're showing symptoms. Otherwise stay inside if possible. Disinfect any areas that

Comments

voice;

[7thborn]

... Prophylaxis.

[The word is unfamiliar on her tongue, but at least she gets the pronunciation right.]

What's that?

voice;

[worksmart]

It's a type of medicine that can stop an infection developing if you catch it early.

voice;

[7thborn]

How d'you know if it'll work? I mean, what happens if it doesn't?

voice;

[worksmart]

This virus has a history of highly efficient treatment utilising PEPs.

voice;

[7thborn]

You know I don't know what that means.

voice;

[worksmart]

Have you been in contact with any of the sheep?

voice;

[7thborn]

Yeah, because I make a habit of approaching rabid creatures. I was just getting started with those monsters from the forest.

[Pause.]

No, of course not.

voice;

[worksmart]

Then you don't need to know.

voice;

[7thborn]

I was curious.

[This may seem abrupt, but the topic of death in general has been weighing heavily on the Weasley's mind.[

Are people dying?

voice;

[worksmart]

Yes.

voice;

[7thborn]

They're coming back, though, aren't they? I mean, they should. I thought I understood how that works in the City, but-

[Remus. But, moving on, now.]

D'you want some help?

voice;

[worksmart]

We haven't got any fatalities of longer than twenty four hours right now. I'm assuming the same thing you are.

[He caught-- something in her voice there, which makes his softer, though he's doing his best to avoid dwelling on the same subject.]

You can help me by staying in today.

voice;

[7thborn]

[Just when you think you understand something, the deities point out that there's a cemetery and it's sometimes used. The City is so hilarious that way.]

I've got magic. And sometimes even that isn't enough for this stupid place, so what makes it any safer for you?

voice;

[worksmart]

I've had my vaccinations. Your people probably think that's a fancy type of flower.

I'm working because I have to. You don't. If you can lean out of your window and zap a few sheep, by all means give it a go. But stay in.

voice;

[7thborn]

You've already told me what a vaccination is. I remember. And sure, I'll toss a few spells out my window but what d'you want me to do about the people, Stun them for you?

voice;

[worksmart]

Not unless they're coming in for you. There's no need.