The sudden rain changed the crowd's enthusiasm for the outdoor press conference, and while Wolfe quickly raised a barrier over the stage to keep the equipment and Guardians dry, he didn't extend it over the whole crowd.
After so long without rain, nobody had thought to bring an umbrella, it just wasn't something that they thought they would need.
The Capital was well inland, and the weather didn't change quickly, or often, so the residents were used to planning things days or weeks in advance, including outfits.
The Prime Minister gestured toward the building. "Let's move inside a bit earlier than planned. The city needs the rain, and everyone's gardens will enjoy it. From what I understand, this first round of rain is to help bring the condition of the soil into balance as the new crop growing spell takes effect, so it should continue for some time."
