Professor Valenduris,

If you have not already, you will no doubt soon hear of the lockdown that has occurred in the village of Irvingly, where I reside with my family. Though I do not know the reason for it, it appears that this will put a wrinkle in my continued assistance of your research. I hope that you will understand that I am unable to attend the laboratory for the foreseeable, though I do hope ardently that the matter resolves itself swiftly.

Should there be any work I am able to engage in via owl, I would welcome the opportunity to keep my skills sharp.

Respectfully,