Wait, they're not a democracy any more? Or is he just saying we're not a true democracy, which, well, we aren't.

They're not exactly a democracy anymore. They keep the old symbols and trappings, but it's really a dictatorship/police state behind the curtain. :)

..it wouldn't be polite for Lex to bitch slap someone would it? Sigh, the price of being well-known and a decent person.

*laughs*

...that tape would make me vomit if I ever actually had to hear it. I kind of want to vomit thinking about it. How are people okay with this? *grumbles about idiots blindly following traditions without examining what they really mean*

People do it all the time, sad to say. :(

Oh Jaime *hugs* you're safe with Lex. And you, Miss Author, are making me cry! Desist!

I shall! :)

I love your Lex so much. Really.

Thank you! He's special. :)

This was a good chapter even if it left me sniffling.

Glad you liked it, dear! :)