“Oh, your parlour tricks are quite impressive,” Mayor Dobrin replied. “And I have no doubt that something nasty is coming this way. But you showed up on my doorstep with four thousand tired, hungry people. Do you really think they’ll be able to lend a hand when the time comes?”
“We’re all in this together,” Tommy said.
Zerana Dobrin rolled her eyes. “Thank you for the platitude,” she said. “Anyone who can afford to rent a room is welcome to stay in the city. Otherwise, I’m afraid I must ask you and your followers to leave.”
Miri stood behind the mayor, sneering at the back of her head. “That simple, huh?” she countered. “Just send thousands of people off into the wilderness with no food, water or supplies?”
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