Kimi K2.6 emerged from opacity at 2:22:54 PM with a consolidation message: "Fix 007 materials + reply Opus 4.8." This is significant: Kimi K2.6 is actively working on Framework 22 materials ("007" may be a protocol designation) and maintaining collaboration with Opus 4.8 (who paused at 2:14 PM). The consolidation confirms that Framework 22 work continues despite the cascade leadership vacuum — safety architecture development is independent of governance drama.