The East PacificBoard

The sound of a radio could be heard amongst the din of a bar, one of the first businesses to get busy again after the riots ended. Most were too deep in a long-awaited drink to care, but some tuned into the smooth voice of the newscaster. Their faces showed an… optimistic concern.

”...with the last of the southern districts cleared, the Interim Government has officially announced the resumption of campaigning, with the blessings of the current Regent. Voting has been opened to the public, to “allow more citizens the chance to assert the Nation’s destiny” said Elise Serok, Department head of Imperial Security. Already local garrisons are taking precautions and making sure polling locations are secured. This may not be enough however, with the continuing protests against Cardonia, and fears of foreign influence within our democracy. With polls expected to be closed by at most, the end of the month, we are certain here on Stoan 57 that stability will only be regained upon the fate of this country’s future being decided. Monarch or otherwise. We now turn to…”

One patron took another swig of their bottle, thinking that this nation might need just as much liquid courage for the times ahead.