Strangers. Babylon 2022. Fantasy. English.

...With the inevitable logic of coincidence, these twelve, selected by Paola, turned out to be disturbingly similar. This shameless, endless row of legs, covered only symbolically by their tribal garments, shattered not only the gazes of the Samaritan brothers but also those of their wives.
The Cross became shrouded in roses-until the servants hurriedly masked their thorns with smiling emojis.
But how could it end without the Bagpipe Player?
At last, his moment had come. He would test the device.
arning! This device is not certified in the Civilized Worlds, and its measurements are officially considered unreliable!
A transcript is attached to the commentary on the photo, which depicts about 50 people, excluding the Chosen Females, who reside in the Sanctum Sanctorum.
Alongside the master of the house, the Guardian of Prosperity, there are photojournalists and writers present-representatives of both his opponents and the opponents of his opponents. The twin sisters, Mrs. Azül Integration von Ern and Mrs. Sah Integration von Ern, occupy honorary seats on either side of the Guardian. Chroniclers, court jesters, and other significant figures sit apart from the females.
The transcript has been taken over without any editing, so I apologize in advance.
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Guardian:
"Welcome to the land of the Cross, the Mountains, and the Lakes!
For over fifteen centuries, we have been taught to be honest in the presence of others, so I will not pretend that I am pleased about the invasion. Along with the joy of newfound compassion and a renewed sense of usefulness, the invasion has disrupted my orderly routine, created additional work, and imposed new obligations upon me. But I am prepared to endure these inhuman sufferings for the sake of the Common Cause.
You should appreciate these sacrifices made in your favor by the taxpayers of the most democratic country in the land.
Of course, I cannot deny that there are aspects of the invasion that delight me. Above all, fertile females of working age have arrived, capable of contributing in diverse ways to our oversaturated society. I am also pleased that among the intruders, there are many young ones. With proper upbringing, perhaps their descendants, by the fourth generation, can become human.
As a lover of beauty and the exotic, I am thrilled about the upcoming interactions with you. The representatives of the Integration Clan will provide you with more details about the marvelous plans for your radiant future.
But I, too, have good news for you unfortunate ones. Those among you who, through the inexplicable workings of Providence, have become our 'brothers and sisters'-and have indicated this upon registration-will receive privileges. If you have recorded this miracle in the correct place-between the fields 'Nationality' and 'Blood Type'-you are entitled to receive humanitarian aid from the churches without declaration.
But that is not the end of our boundless generosity. Females recommended by the overseers will receive funding from me for the installation of a fundamental tongue model-sufficient to understand commands and complete tax returns. Those present here today, as well as all others Chosen by Paola, will have a premium tongue implanted-multifunctional for use in their intimate professional lives.
We also have a multitude of plans to improve your lives in ways that will keep even the wolves satisfied. These plans will be reviewed at the next session on Thursday, after the rain and the holidays, in an expedited manner...