The man tented his short holographic fingers and stared back at Victoria from beneath caterpillar-like eyebrows. Councilman Neumann, how many refugees can your country accommodate? Turning to the German representative, Victoria posed the same question she had to Ian Crane. The two women had been at odds since the meeting started, and Victoria was certain that the animosity would escalate before the session concluded. The head of the UNITED council eyed Amberly contemptuously. That number is very generous, Ian, Victoria Walburton said firmly. That being said, there is simply not room or funding for more than ten thousand refugees. They will be granted the same rights and privileges as every other American citizen, regardless of the Joint Nations’ decision on the Coexistence Treaty. Nonetheless, our government still intends to treat the Talented favorably, just as we always have. "The ‘norms’-a term that is gaining popularity-regard all Talented as a threat they aren’t able to distinguish between natural-born Talents and the chaos-loving Created. The American people are wary of the Talented these days, Ian continued. Several of the UNITED council members nodded in agreement. I’m sure all of you have seen a similar impact in your own, Ian stated. The combined effects of the battle against TOXIC and the introduction of Created talents have altered the political climate in my country. Delegates from each member country were gathered around an expansive conference table, either physically or via hologram, for the impromptu meeting.
The American representative to the UNITED council ignored Amberly’s snide remark, addressing the rest of the assembly instead. I would think a country the size of yours could welcome more. Oh, is that all? Amberly Azevedo, the Portuguese councilwoman, asked dryly. The United States can accommodate ten thousand of the refugees, Ian Crane declared.
Prologue Isle of Exile Four Days Before the Vote
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