The announcement reached Route One shortly after breakfast.
Golden Eagle Command had sent the same notice through its military posts, civilian councils and survivor settlements across Grefort and the surrounding routes. Copies were already heading toward the northern settlements, the nuclear power plant and Saicine.
Priya heard the radio version first.
By the time she crossed the commercial block, someone had already written most of it across a board outside the receiving station.
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GREFORT CENTRAL THREAT ELIMINATED.
NO MAJOR INFECTED CONCENTRATIONS REMAIN WITHIN THE SECURED CITY.
CORE DISTRICT REMAINS RESTRICTED PENDING ENGINEERING, RECOVERY AND BIOLOGICAL CLEARANCE.
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The rest concerned roads, restoration work and where civilians could report damaged infrastructure. Nobody paid much attention to that part.
Pip stood directly in front of the board with the four teenagers gathered behind her.
"Sister soldier, I can't read. What is this about?"
