flashes of brilliance

It all seemed surreal. Sitting in a chair with a little plaque in front of her that had her name listed on it with a little pictures of her country's flag. On either side of her and around the room were others, all in similar chairs with similar plaques. Here they were, finally. After so much they were finally going to see the Prophet, finally they were coming together as a world to make real change.

Tears sparkled at the edges of her eyes as the room fell silent and the Prophet approached the podium.