@parkerweber
The news had been grim for a day now, but it was nothing compared to this. This was catastrophic, a life changing broadcast, one that would bring suffering and chaos to the people. The mayor was dead. People were biting each other, eating each other, and there was no explanation about how or why. Only that if you suspected that you were infected, please go to the hospital. Amelia checked her phone for any pages, any news, and there was nothing. Only a text from her sister asking if she was okay. A man yelled from across the room, “Stay away from me! Something’s wrong! My skin... it’s burning!” Logically, she knew that it was likely panic, especially if he suffered from anxiety. She was trained from this. The general public however was not. The crowd started pushing against him, trying to force him out, they were yelling insults and threats.
“Hey! Everybody calm down! I’m a doctor,” as she spoke, she held her credentials up for everyone to see. “I can help this man. I’ll find out what’s wrong with him. And if anybody can help, you’re welcome to.” Once her announcement was done, she crossed the room towards him.