Renn announces his retirement during an otherwise ordinary Tuesday staff meeting, the news landing with considerable weight despite his attempt at casual delivery.
"I'm turning seventy next month," he says, addressing our gathered senior staff with characteristic warmth despite the significance of his announcement. "I think it's finally time to step back from daily counseling responsibilities."
The room falls quiet, decades of shared history suddenly crystallizing into this genuine transition moment.
"You've trained enough people now," I say, genuine emotion evident despite my attempt at supportive composure. "Sevric's continued development, everyone else you've mentored throughout these years, Second Ledger's counseling division stands genuinely capable without your daily involvement."
