Avery sends a coded message to Maya, detailing his discovery of 'The Architects' symbol and the feather, hoping for a reciprocal revelation. Maya's reply, though vague, confirms she's encountered similar symbols in ancient Cortez texts, deepening their mutual understanding of the hidden enemy and solidifying their covert alliance as they realize their families are pawns. Maya's message ends with an urgent plea: 'They're moving against the orphans again. Meet me at the old observatory, midnight. Alone.'

The Architects' Mark