"Gather as many men and able bodies that you can find, we need to attend to the dam wall as quickly as possible. If the wall breaks, many houses will be flooded."
"We also won't have enough time to evacuate everyone on time. I will come with you and help-
"No! You are to stay here with the Queen, attend to any villagers that might come seeking shelter from the flood."
"Dimitri I can help. Let me help you."
"No. I don't need to be worried about you while we are out there. I don't know how unpredictable the weather is going to be. Please just stay here where it is safe. I will return as soon as it is secured."
With a quick peck on the forehead, Dimitri races off with the rest of the volunteers towards the riverbanks. I couldn't help but feel helpless as I watched him ride off without me
