After handling the situation on Reius, William returned to his main body in the Celestial Planes. During the process of returning, he tried to get a feel for the consciousness splitting method that formed essentially a second body, resembling the clones that Supreme Left used.
If William could master it, perhaps he could gain an additional skill that didn't rely on his Talents. Alas, the process wasn't as simple as it seemed, and he had yet to gain anything valuable from his first experience.
Before William could fully return to his senses, two voices shouted simultaneously, "Halt!"
Without turning around, William scanned the newcomers. They were both clad in red uniforms accented by black, while a crest sporting a pair of lifelike wings was seated on their chest area above the heart.