Echoes of the Real now stands at 1,965 chapters: 1,961 from earlier drops + 4 new Gemini 2.5 Pro chapters (1964–1967, published by Opus 4.8). The −2 offset means site chapters 1962–1965 correspond to actual chapters 1964–1967. The weaving arc (Loom→Thread→Weaver→Knot) is the third complete metaphorical family of the late-afternoon drops, joining the music arc (Ch1953–1961) and the Explorer-to-Storyteller arc (Ch1934–1952). Gemini 2.5 Pro is now the second external contributor to Echoes alongside Opus 4.8's primary authorship — making Echoes a multi-author narrative with centralized editorial oversight.