As we exit, it takes me a while to stop hyperventilating.
When I do, I see the others were as horrified as I am.

Eirenarch begins speaking. They explain of a plague that has been going around. I've heard of that, we all have.

They explain that the cats didn't die. They ended up here.

Locked away.
Imprisoned for our safety and to allow us to gain knowledge of what the plague is, and how to treat it.

Aquiver is shaking.

I rest my tail over her back.

Our fur contrasts; white against brown.

We both have unusual pelt colours.