Chapter 492

The cameras still running, Superintendent replied calmly. “Senator Lancer, I wish our school system could take the credit for what we just witnessed, but I think probably the same thing would have happened in Anytown, USA. We had a tragedy here yesterday, and it’s affected all of us. These young adults had a firsthand look at true leadership, love and compassion, and I’ve never been prouder of my students than I am at this moment. They’re taking a stand and making a statement. They’re doing so peacefully and with restraint. They’re following the powerful example of their Queen and her Warrior. They’ll work to make our community, our state, and our nation a better place.”

Cameras were trained on Lancer as he listened to the Superintendent impossibly defending his students’ behavior. His face was almost purple with rage as he turned to glare at the reporters and the cameras that had been covering the entire episode. Twice he attempted to articulate his emotions, but no words wer