However, the former general was not easily deterred. He began to rally his supporters, organizing clandestine meetings and spreading fear through whispers in the streets. He painted the council as traitors to their respective cultures, claiming that the unity they sought would lead to the erasure of their identities.
One evening, Lyra and Kaelith received word that he was planning a large rally to incite dissent. "We need to confront this head-on," Kaelith said, her jaw set. "We can't let fear spread unchecked."
Lyra agreed. "Let's hold a counter-rally. We'll show our community that the strength of our unity far outweighs his fear tactics. We'll remind them of the joy we've found in working together."
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