The Architect, River:

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"You probably have a lot of questions. We will try to answer them as good as possible." Caesar tells while giving a slight bow. River's eyes start to glow, "Wait, wait, wait... probably that's a stupid question, but you're all really the Architects? Like the renown architects?" Kaiser nods, "Yes. All of us in spirit and soul." Caesar adds, "As are all of the forms that are flying through the sky. The only one that isn't an architect is your lovely Ira here." Caesar hold out a hand to Ira. Ira nods, "This is true I'm from another 'group'. That's an even longer story, I'll tell you it another time. Just know that I'm at your side and I'll give you guidance through your journey." River looks thankful but also a bit confused, "But why me.. why am I the only one with a guide? Oh and don't get me wrong I'm really thankful for your presence just a bit curious." Monarch steps in and explains in a calm voice, "It's quite simple. Because of your existence. It firstly of course sounds weird, but it's really quite simple. Just follow my words. You're ascended, you were born as a normal demonic-human, a human/demon hybrid, and you instantly ascended into the ranks of us architects. You're not used to your new form and you don't know how to travel around. So, Ira will act as your guide and help you around." River nods to show that they were following, "I understand. So, there are multiple ways to become an architect or join a 'group'?" Ira doesn't give others the chance to speak up, "Yes! Actually many. In your case it's direct ascension. A ascension through the 'group' itself. The indirect ascension. That mostly happens by forbidden rituals. In case of Emperor, Queen and King they are all reborn. They once lived on your planet, died by any means and got reborn by the 'group'. And in my case I'm a true born. I was born by members of a 'group' so I never walked on your planet. There are even more, but those are the most used and known ones." Caesar nods to that, "That's completely right. In my case I was ascended, too, and I also got a guide back then, too." River again nods. "I see.. I see. Yes I understand now," River looks thankful. All of then notice that the forms in the sky stop moving and that the sky stands still. Caesar looks to River and Ira, "I'm sure you have more questions, but for now we have to vanish for the time itself." River and Ira nod. Monarch lifts her arm and the last moon in the sky comes down in her palm. She offers it to River, "Here, your official place in our ranks." River reaches out to the moon, "Thank you, I'm honoured." As River tries to take the moon it transforms into a symbol. Two half moons facing each other. River turns to Ira and offers her hand, "Thank you in advance for your guidance." Ira takes there hand and nods. Without a warning the complex starts slowly spinning and lights appear all over it. "The complex is officially in use by the front. Let us not startle them with our presence any longer. Architect River your masterpiece is officially a working system. We'll have the chance to talk again later." Caesar explained and gave a bow. All the architects say there goodbyes before all of them transform into their forms and return to the sky. Ira and River stayed for some seconds longer, but also transformed into their symbol.

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