Future Kael suddenly collapses.
Everyone turns.
He's staring at Aria.
"…it's happening."
Kael kneels beside him.
"What?"
Future Kael whispers.
"The ending."
Aria shakes her head.
"No."
Future Kael smiles faintly.
"I've seen it too many times."
Seraphine watches silently.
Future Kael grabs Kael's arm.
"You have to trust her."
Kael frowns.
"What are you talking about?"
Future Kael looks at Aria.
"You already know."
Aria closes her eyes.
"Yes."
Jonas whispers,
"…this feels like bad news."
Future Kael's body begins fading.
Temporal collapse.
He smiles.
"One last loop."
Then he disappears.
Gone.
Kael stares at the empty space.
Silent.
Aria whispers softly,
"I'm sorry."
The Observer watches.
Learning.
Adapting.
And preparing its next move.