A - Action, Fairy Haven Courtyard

Light the bonfire, Torchic.

{ The nice thing about dead wood? It burns very easily. Zeref had arranged a small pile of branches from dead trees near the outskirts of Fayren - leftover from the last time he lost control over his Curse - into a firepit, well away from anything else that could catch fire and surrounded by rocks. The small, orange bird looked almost lethargic. Zeref frowned, and leaned down toward the bird. }

You've had no difficulty with this before. Please, light the--

{ Torchic sneezed, fire rocketing out of his beak as if it were two evolution stages later. The dead branches weren't ignited; they were incinerated. Zeref quickly reached for the Pokéball, a brief look of panic crossing his features. }

I'll take you to the Center later.

{ He mutters, returning Torchic to the Pokéball. He didn't think Torchic sneezed on him, but he couldn't be too sure. He turns toward the entrance to Fairy Haven, fully intending on splashing alcohol on his face. }

B - Text

I trust everyone has read the latest issue of the Genessia Tribune? Does anybody know if the Chimera Infection can mutate to affect non-humans? I am concerned about one of the Pokémon. He has suffered from hay fever in the past, but given the circumstances, caution is warranted.

Further, if any of you are experiencing symptoms, I would ask that you do not come near Fairy Haven. While I am sure Fairy Tail are eager to assist with the triage efforts, please only use the device to contact them directly.

{ He and Mavis cannot risk infection. They both know that losing control over their Curses is a very real possibility without a magical disease. The last thing they need is to also lose control over things like Living Magic, Law, or worse, Fairy Heart. }

{ OOC: For clarification, Zeref is not (currently) infected. But given just how dangerous his magic (and Mavis', for that matter) is, he's a little paranoid. }