Dimitri; Adrian

It was an unknown illness afflicting Adrian, but they had their suspicions that it was the same illness that seemed to be going around among the animals. Still, they didn't know exactly what caused it - virus, toxins, or any number of things - or how to treat it. That's what worried Dimitri. If they couldn't figure out what it was, how would they be able to cure it?

Dimitri pulled up into the parking lot, quickly exiting the vehicle and motioning for Dan to do the same. "Help me get him inside." It was said almost unemotionally, but with a sort of bitter impatience. He carefully pulled Adrian out, and put one arm over his shoulder and waited for Dan to take the other arm. Adrian was beginning to wake up, trying to raise his head, though he seemed unresponsive and confused.