Twin Cities

"What is the count at now?" Benny asked, adjusting his top hat.

The other men and one woman said nothing, sitting around the circular oak table. They all stared at Hitchcock, the resident communication leader for the City of Aloran. Hitchcock took a deep breath before pressing the button on his radio.

"City of Bloran. This is City of Aloran. What is your current count?" Hitchcock said and held his breath.