Bern State, Switzerland.
The long queue in front of Allens Bank has disappeared, and some people have even started depositing money in the bank—rumors are everywhere that Bern might break away from the Swiss Confederation and become a province of France. By then, Batzen would be exchanged for francs, and the money in the bank would be converted directly into francs, without the hassle of exchanging.
Citizens on the streets and alleys are excitedly discussing in groups: "Do you know about Paris's water supply system? You can turn a valve at home, and clean water comes out. Maybe we can use it in the future!"
"What's that, in France even medical care is free. And the government assigns doctors to all parishes..."
"Really? French doctors are the best in Europe!"
"I'm more interested in schools. If we become French, we can attend six years of school for free. After graduating, there are many factories in Lyon to choose from..."
