#Chapter 77: Victory Celebration

A cheer went up around the room as the various departments reported good talks. "This is a victory for our city and our species," Charles said to the room. "I thank you all from the bottom of my heart. I'd love to publish a statement from the group, and if you're all willing, a signature showing your solidarity and intent to move forward strengthening Lustrum. It will go a long way to instill confidence with the people." Charles projected a picture of the document as it would appear in the paper. "A front page spread, and your names here at the bottom." "Where's the pen?" someone said, and people laughed. They all got up to sign, and after everyone filed through Charles beamed and looked around the table again. "Ladies and gentlemen, this is monumental. Congratulations on saving your city." Rafe Media ran the document almost immediately online and texted it to the leaders of the protests. We watched from a fourth-floor window to the front and side of City Hall as the new