The new year was quite a decent one for the Federation, which saw some signs of economic recovery. At least people weren't as lifeless as in previous years, almost as if they were walking dead.
Now the employment rate has risen significantly, although there is still about a ten percent average unemployment rate, yet it is much better than the previous two years. People are very grateful to the Federation Government.
Having some money in hand meant it was bound to be a lively night, and the skies over Bupen were abuzz throughout the night.
There were sounds of firecrackers everywhere, and groups of people in bizarre celebratory costumes parading down the streets.
The Federation people have a peculiar mindset; if they encounter something unhappy, like a threat to their freedom or infringement of their rights, they express their demands and dissatisfaction through parades.
