Lek was about to lean forward to congratulate him, when Ayr put her phone to her ear and pulled her back. She then spoke to Nic. Nic tapped the microphone before speaking into it.
“Certain allegations have be made to Khun Ayr, a few minutes ago… very serious charges indeed. So, as adjudicator at this election it falls to me to try to resolve the matter, and the only way I know how is to have a public recount.
“So, security, would you fetch the ballot papers and the official counters and bring them on stage, please? Could someone have a long table set up here? There’s one in the garage, and seven seats for the counters to sit on… oh, and one for the chief teller that’s eight chairs. Pass them up, please.
“OK, counters, on stage please, and the ballot papers… thank you. Now, start again,
