...lifted his finger and pointed it at her, as if he had something of great importance to say. But when his mouth opened there were no words, only a terrible gurgling sound and a spray of blood. Erandren and Grond began to panic, rushing to keep Maxwell from hitting the ground to hard as he fell, his eyes fluttering, hovering between consciousness and death.
Aurorae stood there for a moment, stunned. Then, all at once she felt a surge of energy, a sense of urgency. She ran through the door frame, scrambling to reach Eureka. Once she was there she didn't bother to pat the horse say hello, she ripped the strongbox from it's back and ran back.
She neeled by the Dunmer, Grond and Erandren flanking her. She took the medicine from the strongbox and administered it. For a moment, Maxwell was at piece, but then he began convulsing uncontrollably. The medicine, whether or not it treated the ailment, seemed to be making things worse!
Aurorae sat back for a moment, this was a challenge which would require all of her wit to solve, but possibly lead her to the stranger which seemed to be spreading this illness.