As the crowd settled, Sienna noticed several beast women crying silently. Their hands trembled, their eyes hollow. She softened her tone, seeming more understanding of their circumstances.
"You are scared," she said gently, "You left behind your homes, belongings, friends, and for some, even family. But you have not lost your lives, so there is no need to despair just yet. Until we get an official explanation on what is going on, I urge you not to panic. This could be a simple flu, a strain that is new. Stay here, stay calm. If medicine is given out, take yours. Do not put the lives of others at risk. If you feel any symptom, report immediately, don't hide out of fear or selfishness.
Let's work together to put this nightmare to a rest much quickly. It is not going to be easy being crammed into this place. Here, you will not be as comfortable as you would be in your homes. But know this, we are going to try our best to give you a life as normal as possible for the time being.
