The digital war for the soul of public opinion, once a one-sided barrage orchestrated by Victoria's network of bots and Lysander's deep pockets, found its first, faltering return fire. It didn't come from a government agency or a supernatural pack's official statement. It bloomed in the comment sections, on niche forums, and in the quiet, determined corners of social media, started by people who had until now been silent observers.
The hashtag appeared first: #ProtectOurNeighbors.
It was simple. Unassuming. It didn't speak of cosmic power or ancient covenants. It spoke of community. The first post was from a user named @MaggieLivesHere, accompanied by a slightly blurry photo of a man carrying groceries for an elderly woman.
