Similar scenes were taking place all over the city. People from all over the kingdom were fawning over the many luxuries their capital offered, causing many to look forward to the future, when these improvements would surely make their way to the rest of the cities.
Yet, for every two people who trusted their rulers implicitly, one doubted. For the latter, questions began to rise, whispered in hushed, uneasy conversations at the edges of festivities.
Should they abandon their homes to live in the capital, to ensure they weren't left behind? Would these wonders truly reach the furthest corners of their kingdom, or would they remain confined to the capital, jealously guarded for the enjoyment of an elite few?
Fortunately, the small number of doubters, skeptics, and pessimists did not suppress the city's festive atmosphere. Singers, dancers, and musicians created a cacophony of joy that made it almost impossible for anyone to remain dour.
