Two years after Marikit's defeat, Dumaguete hosted the Second International Supernatural Summit.
Bigger than the first. More delegates. Higher stakes.
Representatives from 47 countries gathered in the expanded community center, sharing stories, strategies, and blood spritzers.
"This is incredible," Yuki marveled, her nine tails swishing with excitement. "Last time, we were twelve countries. Now—"
"Now we're a movement."
Sun-hee nodded. "Korea's creature community has tripled since we started organizing openly."
"Mexico's too," Alejandro added. "Nahual who hid for generations are finally coming out."
Morag reported similar progress in Scotland—kelpies now welcome in lochs previously closed to them.
"We even have a tourism campaign: 'Visit Scotland—Ride a Kelpie (with consent)!'"
"With consent is important," Glad laughed.
The summit produced something remarkable: the Dumaguete Accords, a framework for global creature cooperation. Not binding law, but shared principles—respect, transparency, mutual aid.
"We're building a world," Glad told the closing ceremony. "Not just for creatures. For everyone who's ever felt different. Ever felt afraid. Ever felt alone."
Thunderous applause.
"And it started with a girl, a phone, and a very angry cat."
The statue of Anino, now replicated in miniature for delegates to take home, watched over the proceedings.
Always watching.
Always protecting.