Far across distant galaxies, civilizations flourished.
Some would face instability.
Some would solve it.
Some would fail and rise again.
But none would be unknowingly abandoned.
Participation had replaced indifference.
The Watchers still existed.
The First Architects still observed gently.
But no singular being held the balance.
The universe had matured beyond needing an Axis.
Evolution would continue.
Without crisis as catalyst.