The term "intercede" is often employed to convey the act of mediating on behalf of others, adding layers of moral weight and urgency to a narrative. Its usage spans diverse contexts—from a plea for divine intervention in religious appeals ([1], [2], [3]) to more worldly negotiations where characters beg for political or personal reprieve ([4], [5], [6]). Whether invoked to rescue a soul from imminent peril or to mend disputes and settle grave matters, the word enriches a text by emphasizing the power—and sometimes the peril—of standing up and speaking for someone else.