Deputy Prime Minister

= Deputy Prime Minister = The Deputy Prime Minister is briefly mentioned in the chapter Unexpected. He is described to have dark skin and have been wearing formal attire. As the setting of the book is in New Zealand, he's presumably Māori or Pasifika. He was the only of the Government left, so we presume he must have been in good health. He gave a broadcast to the City on the eleventh of August 2724.

''"Have you heard the news?" Micaiah asks quietly, walking into the living room. The television's gone out so the rest of us are playing the Logo game. All our arguments subsided as he entered the room. All we end up doing is argue playing that game. "Only seven hundred people remain not stricken by the Disease," "That little?" Mum's face turns pale and she clings to his arm. "The worst is to come," He exclaims solemnly, "The City is in anarchy. There is going to be broadcast in a few minutes, from what I've heard, from the Deputy Prime Minister, the only remaining person in the government."''

''"How did we not know about this beforehand?" questions Emilia, "It's only just been announced a minute ago-" The Japanese girl was interrupted by the Hologram flicking on, showing a dark-skinned man sitting behind a desk in formal attire. His eyes were distant and his fingers tapped at the wood top of the desk anxiously. He coughs and straightens the files on his desk as the camera focuses on him.''

''"Good morning Citizens. I am sad to bring you this breaking news. On the 16th of August 2724, the shops will be closing for the last time. I will not be sugar-coating this, as you all need to hear the truth. This is put, in simple terms, the end of the world. Of us few that remain, I wish you the best. You're on your own now. The City will be set on fire on the 17th to rid of the virus. You must make your way North. Do not come in contact with anyone else. I suggest leaving as soon as possible before the five days are up. Good luck, fellow Citizens." The Deputy Prime Minister's broadcast to the City, Chapter 10 - Unexpected''