⚜ ᴛᴡᴇɴᴛɪᴇᴛʜ - [ ᴛᴇxᴛ + ᴀᴄᴛɪᴏɴ ]

[deathsought]

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. }

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[tevinteraltus]

I'm glad to see I'm not the only one concerned about this plague that seems to only be effecting mages.

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[deathsought]

Suffice it to say that I have more reasons than most to wish to avoid exposure.

I should hope the White Tower also appreciates the potential for catastrophe with a disease such as this.

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[tevinteraltus]

...more inconvenienced by an incurable disease that only effects those blessed with magic than most? Really?

The White Tower? Shall we assume, for a moment, I'm new enough to be unfamiliar and allow me to pester you for information?

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[deathsought]

My magic is particularly dangerous. That is all I will say on the matter.

The White Tower is the main institution of magical study in Fayren. It is hosted by the Royal Family themselves.

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[tevinteraltus]

All magic is dangerous. Why do you think we require so many years of study?

I see. And they've released no official statement on this epidemic as of yet? Sloppy.

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[deathsought]

Some more than others. I will freely admit that.

Their reaction to the Hands of Decay crisis was similarly underwhelming. I respect their commitment to the autonomy of mages in Fayren, but their lack of leadership during times of crisis would be an utter scandal in any country in my world.

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[tevinteraltus]

I understand I'm most likely showing my ignorance, but what does control of a potential epidemic have to do with mage autonomy? Furthermore, what have the mages in Fayren themselves done anything?

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[firefandance]

If anyone you know does experience the symptoms or you see anyone, please let me know. I am planning on using my inn for a place to take care of those who have it until fluids and bed rest help them.

So please do not worry as I will be attempting to personally help deal with it the best way I can.

As for pokemon since there is no record of them being affected yet, we can't really know for sure.

[And by her inn she means the hidden bit underneath, best way to keep them away from others to avoid to spreading after all.]

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[deathsought]

You are quarantining them?

I don't suppose Patient Zero has been identified?

{ It would help to know where - and how - this disease first appeared. }

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[firefandance]

Only if they want people. After all it would be suggested to those who do have it to stay indoors, but for those who might necessarily not have a home it's the next best thing.

As for patient zero as far as I am aware, they have not.

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[deathsought]

I see.

Would it be possible to get a blood sample of one of the infected to Genessia City?

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[firefandance]

I'm not sure. I mean I doubt it spreads by blood, so I don't see why not.

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[deathsought]

We won't be able to treat it or create an effective vaccine without one. If any infected show up at your inn, it would be wise to ask on the network for doctors to volunteer, but strictly limit the staff to non-mages.

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[firefandance]

They would be living under the inn is a secure location underneath. So really the only one who will be seeing to them would be me, and I'm planning on taking a blood sample to hand over to someone who could check it out.

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[needssouls]

Like most illness, virus and bacteria there is always a possible case of it mutating and affecting others. Though I am pretty sure something like that takes time to do.

Unless certain circumstances obviously like magic ones. Magic is just plain unpredictable.

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[deathsought]

It will be impossible to tell without studying the disease, and Fayren lacks the medical facilities for such a thing.

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[needssouls]

Well I can always bring stuff from Genessia hospital that could be studied back there.

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[deathsought]

{ It's... not a bad idea. }

Those handling any sort of sample would need to be strictly limited to non-mages. We can't risk an outbreak in other archways.

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[needssouls]

True point, which is probably why I'd be unable to do it myself. I have magical abilities myself after all.

But I hope if I drop the stuff off someone might be able to, or if someone gets it before I can.

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[deathsought]

There are triage efforts in Fayren already in the works. But if you're looking for somebody to run the tests, I think I know just the person: Dr. Olivia Moore. She has already promised her aid on this very issue before. I understand she's back, now, after having left.

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[needssouls]

Oh wow, good to know there are others who actually have the qualifications.

I'll leave it to them and just keep working on hopefully seeing if I can help elsewhere.

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[fairysoul]

[Mavis catches sight of Zeref as he hurries to splash water on his face. She follows him quietly, and waits for him to be drying off the water with a towel to ask.]

Is everything alright, Zeref? ...Did something happen with Torchic?

[Last time she saw Zeref, he was heading out with his Pokémon.]

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[deathsought]

{ Not just water; Mavis might smell he mixed some of Fairy Tail's liquor with it, as a makeshift disinfectant. He reaches for the towel, drying himself off, after another splash of water to rinse. }

I was going to burn some of the dead branches from the last time my Curse activated. Torchic sneezed and reduced them to ash.

{ Finishing drying himself off, he undoes the white, outer layer of his robes, folding them. He'll need to wash those, too. }

Have you read the latest issue of Genessia Tribune?

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[fairysoul]

[The mental image of the fire bird sneezing and reducing the the pile of wood to ash is comical but Mavis refrains from laughing. Instead she gives Zeref a sympathetic look.]

He must feel terrible about it, I am sure. If you want to take him to the center, I can go with you.

[As he asks the next question, she notices how he seems to be disinfecting everything, clothes included.]

About the disease that affects magical users in Fayren? Yes, I have.

[She pauses. Wait a second.]

...You think Pokémon could be affected too?

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[deathsought]

I'm unsure he feels guilt so much as he feels sick. And if nothing else, it would help to have a confirmed diagnosis.

{ Assuming the center even can diagnose Chimera. }

It's a risk neither of us can afford to take. I suggest you get in touch with Erza and the other new recruits, too, and make sure they're all feeling well, and are aware of the situation.