The city was the capital of Angelicus and filled to the brim with angels going about their business, rushing here and there. Some angels relaxed atop clouds seemingly unaware of the city bustle. Flaunt zoomed past one such angel, Cherub was her name. She called out to Flaunt. “Hey Flaunt ! Where are you going so fast ?” Cherub had once been quite close with Flaunt back when they were both in the academy. She had missed Flaunt and was happy to see them again. Flaunt slowed down to see who had called out to them. “Oh, Cherub, long time no see ! I haven’t got the time to catch up at the moment. I have a meeting with Archangel Demetrius. Maybe some other time ?” Cherub looked stunned. “An Archangel meeting huh ? Getting reassigned to a new Ward ?” Flaunt had not considered this possibility. “I.. I don’t know. '' they stammered a little taken aback by Cherub's question. “You okay ? You seem a little nervous “ Cherub could see the worry on their face and noticed the anxious jitter of their wings. “Cherub, I’ve not had a ward before.” Flaunt didn’t like to admit this but she was an old friend and they knew she would be supportive. “How is that possible ?! We left the academy ages ago !” Cherub had had 3 different wards since graduating and couldn’t believe an angel from the academy wouldn’t have been assigned. “Well I.. I studied under Magister Articuno, mastering my magical skills. After graduating I just stayed in the academy studying, it was just until I got assigned but I never was. I didn’t think much of it as I was helping teach young angels and assisting the Magisters. Now I don’t know what to think !” Cherub was surprised. Angels are always assigned a ward after graduation. Why would Flaunt be exempt ? They didn’t study to become a Magister, they studied to be a Guardian. This perplexed Cherub and she wanted to know more. “Hey, we should meet up after your meeting if you’re able. It's been a while and I would love to catch up, but I know you have to get to the meeting. Here, summon me with this rune.” Cherub drew her rune on a scribe's scroll and handed it to Flaunt. “Bye !” she exclaimed as she fluttered away towards the main square.

Flaunt was very confused and slightly worried that this meeting was indeed to assign them to a ward. Their thoughts spiraled. Why hadn’t they been assigned before ? Why would they be assigned now after all this time with the Magisters ? Flaunt knew they were meant to be a Guardian, as they studied for it and were chosen for it. All this time they just assumed there was no need for a Guardian, but if Cherub was assigned, and as she said everyone was.. what was different about Flaunt then ? The worries were consuming, so many questions and yet they had to get to this meeting. They resolved to push it aside as they arrived at the entrance to the Archangels quarters.