July 9th/10th
“I’m starting to think we’re a little understaffed.” Le said to himself as he pushed deeper into the market, his wand held at the ready. He couldn’t help but feel like the enormity of the situation might be a bit much for a couple of ministry department workers to handle.They’d set out in pairs; It didn't make sense to rush in alone and get themselves killed, someone had said. He’d ended up alone anyways. The chaos had seen him separated from his partner but - and this was an important but - he hadn’t gotten himself killed.
It wasn’t for lack of trying, of course. The large swath of claw marks from his left shoulder to his mid-back was evidence of that. Someone had stopped most of the bleeding with a crude charm and he knew he would need to see a proper healer eventually but there were still so many people missing he couldn’t turn in now.
It had been several hours and the dust from the collapse had begun to settle. It swirled in clouds around his ankles with every step he took. Streaked with dust, sweat, and blood he trudged on. Hours of adrenaline and tension was taking its toll leaving his body sore and tired.
With a start he spotted the shimmer of a protective charm and moved towards it, silently thanking all the people who’d been smart enough to bunker down in safety rather than try to run. He’d seen the remains of too many who didn’t make it. He stopped short of the protective barrier and called through it.
“I’m with the Ministry, are you alright?”
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Wonderful set by Beeeee <3 
