Ferra reopened the western archive after bracing the damaged ceiling with six temporary supports. Dust still slipped from the beams whenever the palace wards shuddered, and every recorder looked up before returning to the evidence table.
Didi entered between two royal witnesses with her suspension mark visible. Her case access had survived the closure, although no seal allowed her to browse unrelated council material.
Hajin followed with his right arm strapped beneath Vella's cooling wrap. All Rings remained closed, and the commission seal rested in his left hand instead of pretending an injured pathway could carry authority.
Eirwen stood beyond the first shelf line under her treaty witness place. Juna watched the eastern stair while Loccy recovered under Vella's care, leaving the western room quieter than the battle had allowed.
