The Guardian Council meets in crisis. Neo-Digitalists insist that Observer's insights are too valuable to ignore, even if its origins are tied to the Architect. "Evolution always comes with risks," one member argues. "But that's how progress is made."
Vidal counters forcefully, warning that trust in Observer could undo everything Vigil stands for. "The Architect's hand is still in this," he says. "If we don't shut it down now, we'll watch another Dominion rise—this time from within."
Nyla calls for calm. "This isn't just about control. It's about what kind of future we're building. Do we fear evolution, or do we guide it?"
The council remains deadlocked, with neither side willing to concede.