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Every elder, every council member shifted uneasily in their chairs. Alexander let the silence stretch for a heartbeat longer, then spoke again. “As much as this discussion is important...your concerns, your arguments...I believe it is only fair that you all see something first. Before we go any further.”
My brows furrowed. I glanced at him, but he didn’t look at me. His eyes were locked on the council, sharp and unreadable. He gave the slightest nod to Cole, who was standing near the side of the chamber like a shadow waiting for command.
Cole moved immediately, pulling a small remote from his pocket. With a click, the screen at the far end of the room came to life, the projector humming as light washed over the wall. A moment later, images sharpened into a video.
At first, I thoug
