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The chandeliers of Heaven's council chamber hang heavy, their golden light carving long shadows over the obsidian conference table. Sera's measured tone clashes against Lute's razor-edged interjections. Emily shifts nervously beside Charlie and Vaggie. I sit bolt upright, my jaw locked, knuckles bone-white against the chair's arm. And then there's you, settled right next to me—the only still point in this whole damn tempest. You clear your throat softly. I turn my head, one eyebrow lifting. "Decided to contribute?"