I managed to catch up with reading some of the latest mangas around. I am also on the lookout for new mangas. I am hooked with Tsubaki Chou Lonely Planet. *squeals*
Title: A City in Uproar
Inspired by: Chapter 37 of the Manga Akagami ni Shirayukihime
Character: Izana Wistalia
Wordcount: 455
Rating: General
I pushed aside thoughts of Shirayuki the minute I left the Pharmacology Institute. Carefully composing myself, I plunge headlong into giving the support needed for Lord Makiri and Lady Haki, as they handled the uproar of the citizens over the closing of the gates and diversion of the travelers coming to Lyrias. Several of the Head Scholars kept us busy with meetings, negotiating to allow access on the affected parties that rely on the supplies and trade that come along with the regular travelers coming to Lyrias.
It was an exhausting day for me, as well as the two siblings. Missives from Her Majesty arrived, inquiring about the condition of the patients as well as timetables that need to be recorded; we have absolutely no idea until when we need to continue this forced isolation.
"Any news from the healers and physicians?" Lord Makiri asked a little wearily, as we both trudge into his private offices in the Scholars District.
I shook my head. "No. Which reminds me, I need to go there and speak to the head physician."
After eating a hurried late dinner, we went on our separate ways; Lord Makiri towards the outer districts, I towards the Insitute.
I can sense the tense atmosphere the moment I entered the Institute's premises. Maruko immediately enquired about the status of the epidemic from one of the guards stationed at the entrance; all my guards are out and about with errands I instructed them to follow. My own party is a little shorthanded at the moment.
"A researcher collapsed a few minutes ago, bearing signs of the disease." Maruko reported, immediately returning to my side.
I made a start when I heard the word researcher.
"It is not one of our researchers, Your Highness," Maruko added, noting the distressed expression I wore. "They are well. It is one of the new researchers who has been with the Institute for less than a year."
I tried not show my relief. To cover up, instead, I instructed Maruko to inform Lord Makiri of the latest developments.
"Very well, Your Highness. I will be back soon." And he departed, flinging his heavy cloak around his shoulders and left the building.
My anger and helplessness seemed to ooze out of my person as I clamped my heavy boots down the hallway, towards the research room where I'm told Shirayuki and Ryuu were ensconced along with the other researchers frantically trying to find the cure needed. The victim count is slowly, but steadily climbing. It is frustrating not being able to do anything, and no one is in control anymore.