The chaotic night would eventually pass.
But for the official media department, their work was just beginning. Photos and news from the banquet were uploaded to the StarNet at top speed.
The public's favorite, by far, was an image of Zoe Pierce standing in the center under the night sky, with four men ascending the steps with her.
The deep, dark night could not conceal that flash of silver-white.
Once released, it immediately ignited the passion of the entire Federation.
The reason was simple: it was beauty in its purest, most direct form.
The soft beauty of the Omega and the rugged handsomeness of the Alphas behind her were all magnified in this one picture.
Every person's face seemed to have been blessed by the heavens, making it impossible for people to look away.
