The Claws Clause
“This meeting will now come to order,” rang the official tone of the Magistrate, accompanied by the percussive tones of the gavel which had been handed down for uncounted generations. “All attendants will now take their seats.”
It took another handful of minutes while the attendees shuffled and scurried towards the available seating. Eventually, however, they were seated and a gradual hush fell over the chamber.
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