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watched, curious to see what the mortal had to say about the current state of events.
He began to talk, a well-practiced speech that rang with insincerity. With their enhanced senses, they had no problems picking up on the untruths behind his words. Ian listened, but his thoughts were distracted by the woman in front of him.
“People of this country, my people, you know my thoughts and prayers are with you. I know that many of you won't have the ability to see this, due to the devastating weather patterns we've been experiencing. I'm counting on those of you that are watching to share what I have to say here. Lives depend on it.”
His eyes shifted minutely to the side of the camera. Like a switch being turned off, his expression changed from confidence to one of compassion. “I'm deeply grieved by the severe tragedies that keep happening. It's a time of suffering for all of us, in proportions none of us have ever seen before. Citizens are dying left and right, from illness, starvation, and exposure to the elements. A solution had to be found and fast.”
“I bet,” Ian bit out, sarcastically. “More like they knew people were desperate and decided it was their time to jump on it.”
“My staff and I have been working day and night, fueled by our determination to make things better. We finally came to terms. In two days time, this new agreement will go into effect. No longer will be known by the country we come from. There will be no more boundaries. In two days time, all of us will be members of a one-world government, enacted to protect you and bring you back to the quality of life you're used to.”
“Son-of-a-bitch,” the coffee shop owner said, his jaw slack.
The man on television smiled into the camera, his teeth bright and white. Ian wondered if he'd had them freshly bleached. Maybe it was a routine procedure before any television appearance. Everything about him was fake and phony, from his words to his appearance.
“Have no fears,” he continued, his voice filled with the authority of his position. “I'll still be your leader. We are going to bring the entire world into the twenty-first century. There will be some changes, though. We are improving the quality of life for an entire world, and I'm sure that you will agree. Change is needed.”
He looked down at his podium before clearing his throat. “To make it easier for all, we're dispensing with photo identification. I'm sure this will come as a relief to many of you. Identity theft has been on the rise, and no longer will you have to worry about this. Instead, every person will be embedded with a tiny chip inside their hand. This is a pain-free, quick process that eliminates many of the everyday hassles that we've all had to deal with.”
“Bastard,” Jeremiah muttered, slamming his fist down on the table. “He's making it sound all pretty to a beat-down, exhausted, and worried society of mortals.”
“This chip will eliminate all your problems. Over the next several weeks, we will be setting up feeding and housing centers in every major city across the world. All you will have to do is make your way to your closest city, you'll find the signs once you hit the city limits. The technicians at the center will get your chips installed, and you'll be free to eat. Food rations will be provided to you, as well as gasoline and kerosine, should you decide to remain in your homes. Otherwise, you'll be welcome to avail yourself of the housing we offer. It's your choice.”
“It's here,” Sara whispered, her face blanched of all color. Her eyes glistened with the sheen of tears before she blinked them away. “It came faster than I was expecting.”
“Drink your soda,” Ian bit out, irritated by the concern he felt at her paleness. “When is the last time you ate? We can't be carrying you around, just because you aren't taking care of yourself.”
Sara blushed, ignoring him as she
He began to talk, a well-practiced speech that rang with insincerity. With their enhanced senses, they had no problems picking up on the untruths behind his words. Ian listened, but his thoughts were distracted by the woman in front of him.
“People of this country, my people, you know my thoughts and prayers are with you. I know that many of you won't have the ability to see this, due to the devastating weather patterns we've been experiencing. I'm counting on those of you that are watching to share what I have to say here. Lives depend on it.”
His eyes shifted minutely to the side of the camera. Like a switch being turned off, his expression changed from confidence to one of compassion. “I'm deeply grieved by the severe tragedies that keep happening. It's a time of suffering for all of us, in proportions none of us have ever seen before. Citizens are dying left and right, from illness, starvation, and exposure to the elements. A solution had to be found and fast.”
“I bet,” Ian bit out, sarcastically. “More like they knew people were desperate and decided it was their time to jump on it.”
“My staff and I have been working day and night, fueled by our determination to make things better. We finally came to terms. In two days time, this new agreement will go into effect. No longer will be known by the country we come from. There will be no more boundaries. In two days time, all of us will be members of a one-world government, enacted to protect you and bring you back to the quality of life you're used to.”
“Son-of-a-bitch,” the coffee shop owner said, his jaw slack.
The man on television smiled into the camera, his teeth bright and white. Ian wondered if he'd had them freshly bleached. Maybe it was a routine procedure before any television appearance. Everything about him was fake and phony, from his words to his appearance.
“Have no fears,” he continued, his voice filled with the authority of his position. “I'll still be your leader. We are going to bring the entire world into the twenty-first century. There will be some changes, though. We are improving the quality of life for an entire world, and I'm sure that you will agree. Change is needed.”
He looked down at his podium before clearing his throat. “To make it easier for all, we're dispensing with photo identification. I'm sure this will come as a relief to many of you. Identity theft has been on the rise, and no longer will you have to worry about this. Instead, every person will be embedded with a tiny chip inside their hand. This is a pain-free, quick process that eliminates many of the everyday hassles that we've all had to deal with.”
“Bastard,” Jeremiah muttered, slamming his fist down on the table. “He's making it sound all pretty to a beat-down, exhausted, and worried society of mortals.”
“This chip will eliminate all your problems. Over the next several weeks, we will be setting up feeding and housing centers in every major city across the world. All you will have to do is make your way to your closest city, you'll find the signs once you hit the city limits. The technicians at the center will get your chips installed, and you'll be free to eat. Food rations will be provided to you, as well as gasoline and kerosine, should you decide to remain in your homes. Otherwise, you'll be welcome to avail yourself of the housing we offer. It's your choice.”
“It's here,” Sara whispered, her face blanched of all color. Her eyes glistened with the sheen of tears before she blinked them away. “It came faster than I was expecting.”
“Drink your soda,” Ian bit out, irritated by the concern he felt at her paleness. “When is the last time you ate? We can't be carrying you around, just because you aren't taking care of yourself.”
Sara blushed, ignoring him as she
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