LYRA'S POV
(DAY TWENTY-TWO)
The revised monitoring protocols implemented after Elder Thane's investigation proved significantly more tolerable than the systematic torture Marcus had orchestrated during the first thirteen days. The mechanical failures ceased entirely, replaced by properly functioning infrastructure that allowed genuine rest and recovery.
The psychological manipulation during assessments gave way to straightforward evaluation of cognitive function and behavioral stability conducted by neutral observers Elder Thane personally selected from Council members who had no documented bias regarding marked wolf policy. The improvement was substantial enough that I could focus on demonstrating integrated multiplicity as a stable consciousness form rather than fighting exhaustion and environmental sabotage simultaneously.
