The reactions differed from refugee to refugee, but all of them without exception blinked a few times as if they couldn't believe their ears. Even his long-time companions like Will and Kyle did not hide their surprise. Kyle had already been more or less prepared for such an announcement, but it was quite different to think about it and actually see it come true.
Jake wasn't one to waste his time or anyone else's. After that short speech, he immediately honored his promises. He'd had plenty of time during the night to chat with Xi and fiddle with his wristband and had already found a practical solution for distributing those Welcome Packs.