"Your presence at the testimony creates a specific opportunity," Mitch said. "You've maintained contact with the six families since the adjacency terms — including Aldis, through Wren's connection. Your standing as a former hunter turned ally carries weight with parties who might otherwise view this testimony skeptically." He paused. "If you're willing, a brief supporting statement from you — about what changed your position on the bloodline, about the cost of pursuing control instead of understanding — would strengthen the reception considerably."
Pell was quiet for a moment.
"You want me to testify too," he said.
"I want you to consider it," Mitch said. "It's not required. But it would matter."
Pell looked at his hands again.
"I've never spoken publicly about Senna," he said. "Not i
