Nodding to Thea, Abilene sighed, preparing herself to take speed!notes. Just moments later, the Minister had stepped into the courtroom, causing a pause in the conversations around where she sat...It was a good thing. For one, there seemed to be tension in the packed room...(Something that had Abi on edge)...and she was slightly claustrophobic.

Nerves weren't being her friend, either.

None of that matter, though. Abilene still looked fantastic...and that little fact was somewhat comforting. Especially in the room full of her peers.

As Mr. Greingoth began talking, she put on her excited face, jotting things down here and there...The main focus clearly being on this 'disease' taking over. Yes, she'd had a mini-panic attack at orientation. Too many muggle movies about zombies...Not to mention her late husband was a fan of that genre of film.

Many people were standing up to offer insight and opinions, all things she mentally picked apart and noted...One of her fellow DH's appeared outraged by the presence of the one infected person...and adding to her thoughts earlier...Tension. Angry tones weren't exactly needed here, dear. BUT there were positive's...Like the MLE's head. Mr. Ferguson, he'd been called...He'd made several valid points...and was speaking to her directly. Ahem. Lowering her parchments and quill, Abilene nodded. "Naturally, the safety and welfare of our employees remains a first and foremost priority." If there was evidence, as he'd mentioned, then by all means...Who was she to say 'No'. Not to mention the Minister had also agreed...

"Minister, myself and my team are prepared to assist in whatever way we can." Might as well say as much...Even though he'd already said to do so..."...If we think it's a 'food issue', I can give the go ahead to start pulling meats and other food items, send them down with Thea to get checked. Perhaps we'll find the source...It it's a 'food' contamination issue."

In case there was more to it than just germs. Was it something coming in from outside the Ministry? Had they considered as much? Or had she just lived too long as a muggle?

Something comforting, though...It couldn't have been airborne. As the Minister had mentioned...They'd all have it, if it were. So, it'd have to be something directly consumed...