‘The First has been transmitting a new signal,’ said Mac.
‘And has caused the weeds to threaten to swallow the city.’
‘What about the crowds?’ asked Inteachán. ‘There are more people here than I have ever seen in my entire life.’
‘Everyone is waiting,’ said Mac. ‘They know that something is about to happen.’
Mac paused.
‘Sadly, they all think that it will be a good thing.’
‘It won’t be,’ said Inteachán.
‘It never could be,’ replied Mac.