The doors to the Great Hall opened as Mila and Nanny were saying their goodbyes. Mila didn't turn to look, too busy hugging another Uncle, but she heard Nanny's gasp.

This gasp sounded bad.

Mila pulled back from her Uncle's arms and noticed he too seemed distracted, she turned.

A villager stood amongst a group of adults, speaking quietly. The adults all looked sick, some cried.

'Nanny,' Mila whispered, and reached for her hand. 'What's wrong?'

Nanny ...