Jean-Luc: leans in, eyes wide H-How's it goin'? We...uh...almost done?
Almost done. But how do you feel about the verdict?
runs a hand through his hair, nervously Well, uh... it's... it's tough. I mean, we're talking about life and death here, right? And...
And I... I've never been so sure about anything, y'know? I mean, we're putting our names on this... what if we're wrong?
paces back and forth, agitated I know, I know... but still, it's daunting. We're playing judge, jury, and executioner all rolled into one.
You don’t have to do this alone, you know
stops pacing, looks at Accerney with determination No, I know... but I want to do this alone. I need to prove that I can handle it, that I can make the right choices.
That’s noble of you, but I’m here if you need me
sighs, then nods Thanks, Accerney. I appreciate that. But for now, I just need some time to think. Can you give me a minute?
takes a deep breath, then grabs a stack of papers and starts scribbling furiously Okay, let's see... if we tweak the headline just a bit...
after a few minutes Jean-Luc looks satisfied with his work
looks at the newly printed papers, a sense of accomplishment washing over him This is it. This is the message we need to get out there.
So, should I start distributing them?
pauses, deep in thought Not yet. We need to be careful. We don't want to cause any unnecessary panic.
What do you suggest then?
Jean-Luc and Accerney decide to test the message by distributing it in a small, isolated community first.
After distributing the papers in the small community, the town goes into lockdown as people realize the full extent of the plague.
grabs Accerney's arm, urgency in his voice Accerney, we need to move quickly. We can't afford to wait for anyone else.
Agreed, should we head to the next town?
nods, determination in his eyes Yeah, we need to keep moving. We can't let this disease spread any further.
pulls out a map, pointing at a small town marked with a red X Here, this town is isolated enough that we can contain the outbreak before it spreads too far.
But what if it’s too late?
puts a hand on Accerney's shoulder We won't know until we try. We have to stay hopeful, Accerney. We can do this.
Alright, let’s head there
quickly packs up the printing press and gathers the necessary supplies We need to be prepared.
pulls out a piece of paper and scribbles down a quick plan Okay, here's what we're going to do: first, we'll gather as many people as we can in an open space.
sets up the printing press in the middle of the town square, ink flowing through his veins like life itself Alright, Accerney, it's time to get to work.