[the people immediately surrounding them kind of edges away a little like they're carrying the plague or something upon realizing they're outsiders so at least you have your space. enjoy that]

--Okay, settle down, folks. The next order of business, and the most important, is a new item on the docket. We have a new proposed rule around these parts, and here to join us is a diplomat from Hourglass himself, Mister Roberts. Let's make him feel welcome.

[he waves to a hoity toity looking fellow that's very clean compared to the cowboys and other bedraggled individuals around here. he sits with good posture and all that happy horseshit, and simply nods when he's acknowledged. the mayor starts out with a clap himself, and the crowd slowly joins in]