[Ah yes, the eternal struggle with pluralization, Hermann listened with faint amusement. Did he want to go? Still vivid memories of August cautioned him against it. He frowned down at the floor and wrestled with the uncertainty warring in his chest.

Hermann raised his head and nodded firmly]

We're taking the necessary precautions, it's not a swear-in, and may be perhaps the best avenue to determine risk factors for public events in general.

[The elevator dinged and Hermann stepped through the open doors, jabbing his cane for the lobby]

Much as I'm not inclined toward social settings, I do enjoy the occasional outing.