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TW: Mentions of death below, tagged appropriately
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Doctor, can anything else be done?
Alas, the boy has stopped breathing, the bleeding has been unsuccessful.
Cardinal Basset, Please perform last rights, I will inform the King and Queen.
In nomine Patris, et Filii, et Spiritus Sancti. Amen...
Doctor please, how is Thomas?
Your Majesty...I-I-I'm sorry, he's gone
No, no, no ,no , no, no, no
It's alright darling, just breathe, breathe
He can't be gone [sniffles] my little boy!
This is your fault! I told you, I told you the children should go and stay with William and Arielle at Chenonceau away from this plague! But you insisted we stay close to the city to 'project an image of strength'! Is your power so important you hold it above your family?-
Above your children!? How could you?
Margaret, get a hold of yourself! Do you really think I would knowingly put my son at risk!? One of my heirs?-
[Sighs] Now, take a deep breath and calm down. It's all going to be okay
[Whispers] I'm sorry, I'm sorry [crying quietly]
We will have another son Maggie, I can feel it.
King Avery writes an address to be printed and sent to all households across the nation;
To My People,
With the sweat spreading across our fair country and further out to the North, this is a trying time for all of us. As we all brave this new threat I am humbled by the tales I have heard of people coming together and helping those in need. This I feel truly represents who we are as a united and strong kingdom. It is stories like this that make me confident we will beat this illness as we have overcome all our past struggles.
My physicians have advised all of us to stay away from those infected with the sweat and to burn all bedding from those infected. St Bartholomew’s, St Mary's and St John's are accepting patients who don't have access to a personal physician. I am sending my prayers to all of you.
Let us hold onto the light within us all and shine it bright on this darkness.
Yours Faithfully,
King Avery De Lune Of Windenburg