I put on the best smile and focused on the camera and spoke with a loud, clear voice. Determined not to blink under the blast of the bright lights, I straightened my back, standing tall, and tried to look strong, confident, and dutiful.
“Good morning, Citizens of the Committee. My name is Celestina, and I am blessed to be a descendent of one of the original twenty Council Members. My grandfather and my father are current members of The Chapter. I guess you could say that the Committee Council runs through my veins”.
Sweat was dripping down my spine at having everyone’s attention on me “Wearing a citizen brand is a pride, as we all do, though mine is different. My Citizen Brand is kind of special as I am told that there are not many that wear the same brand I do. At the end of Coalesce, i
