“So what are your plans?” “How do you mean?” Rolf’s voice was suspicious. “Well, you must have some idea what you plan to do if you manage to wrest power away from the Warden.” “It won’t be a question of wresting it away. The people will give it to me. They’ll have to if they want Britain repopulated.” “Oh, I see. The people will give it to you. Well, you’re probably right. What then?” “I shall appoint my own Council but without Xan Lyppiatt as a member. Lyppiatt’s had his share of power.” “Presumably you’ll do something about pacifying the Isle of Man.” “That’s hardly a high priority. The
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And entire country of half-brothers and half-sisters...perhaps a whole world. Idk. 😥😨
Also, the reduction of power (and prerogatives) into the penal colony, Sojourners (immigrants), and Quietus (elder care) is brilliant. You can talk about a lot of things in a few short bits of story.
