The next day, the Brotherhood of Peace was crammed into the Ferndale town hall with what seemed like half the village. It appears that news had gotten out about the strange boots that would be worn at the council meeting, and everyone wanted to see what would happen.
The council chamber was a big room with benches in rows facing a raised platform where the council members sat. Village Chief Bernard stood at a podium and looked far too happy with himself for someone who might be about to start a political scandal.
"Thank you all for coming today," Bernard said. "Today, we will discuss the village budget, specifically highlighting the differences observed over the past few months."
Three of the five council members moved around uncomfortably in their seats. Bernard pulled out the Boots of Uncomfortable Truth and said, "To make sure that our conversations are completely honest, I'm asking all council members to wear these special boots during the meeting."
