Once again the chamber of the general assembly was full to capacity, with even more people wishing to witness this momentous moment in world history, a united planet, with one government. Outside of the United Nations Building protesters had gathered, mainly Christian groups judging by their placards, which proclaimed how this moment had been prophesied since ancient times. The arrival of Rick Pickles caused a stir outside as he dismounted the LIMO that had brought him from Washington DC, landing on the concourse rather than the roof parking area, presumably for effect. One protester attacked Pickled with her banner and was immediately arrested. Pickles sustained a small cut on the forehead, but didn't seem to notice. Rick was conducted through the lobby and directly into the chamber, at his arrival the whole assembly rose to its feet and burst into a spontaneous and lasting round of applause. Pickles stood like some pop star or demigod with his arms raised, whilst he slowly revolved himself to see every person in attendance. As the applause died away he was shown to the seat normally reserved for guest speakers. The Sec General rose and thanked Rick for attending, then continued.
“Mister Pickles I would also like to thank you and your organisation for the assistance you provided to both Israel and the western world over these past two weeks, without you and your technologies the war would have surely lasted much longer. The lives that saved are innumerable, the world thanks you Sir. We all owe you a great debt.” Pickles nodded slowly, acknowledging the compliments. “Mr. Pickles yesterday we passed a resolution to adopt a world wide administration with which to govern world affairs, this is an enormous task, and it has been suggested and adopted that we ask you if you would be at all interested in forming the first administration, with the title of President Designate, until formal elections can be held,” the Gen Secretary concluded.
Rick Pickles stood as the usher bid him to respond at the podium, “Mr. Secretary General, distinguished delegates, ministers, ambassadors and guests. Mulling over what this job involves, has in honesty, it frightened me. I awoke this morning with a different view of things, my mother always told me, 'nothing ventured, nothing gained', and her saying kept returning to me. I made my mind up early this morning to refuse the offer, however with the dawn and my mother's advice ringing in my ears that resolve melted away. Mr. General Secretary, delegates, it would be my honour to serve the world. This world has been good to me; I have an income to rival the GDP of a not so small nation, so maybe its payback time. Maybe this will let me pay back some of what has been given to me. So, what I suppose I am saying is yes, thank you all for your confidence and the opportunity.”
“We must now swear you in as President Designate,” stated the Gen Secretary.