At a stadium in the city, thousands had gathered for the Imperial war against bad technology forum. They were dressed in black and white shades as instructed. Someone had advised the Empress that it was the color of revolution. Empress Hui was standing in the middle of he field on a high stage, the highest platform. Behind her were stairs leading down from the platform.
Royal agents were standing on those stairs, to her sides, directly behind her and in front of the stage. Drones streaked the air above the stadium from high above, watching the people, but mostly keeping an eye on the platform.
Empress Hui wore white, not silk but something made from eco friendly materials. Shd hated how it felt on her body and the almost too fresh scent of natural dye and fermented earth. But she did not show it on her face as she smiled at the crowd that had turned up to listen to her talk.