The Northgate Raven. The symbol of their high school, and the official emblem of 'The Aviary'.
"What does this mean?" Nina asked, staring at the drawing. "The Raven? We're not getting money from our old high school."
"It's a resource thread," Jake said, leaning closer, his analytical mind trying to interpret the diagram. "Thea drew the path to the credits. It leads to Northgate."
"But *how*?" Kofi asked, focusing his Thread Sense on the drawing. The lines were vibrant, solid. This wasn't a conceptual path; it was a physical one.
"The drawing doesn't show money, it shows *value*," Thea whispered, her voice tired. "It shows a large amount of untapped resources tied to that location."
Nina's eyes narrowed. "Northgate High. Our old magazine. The grant money we won in the regional competition."
"We used that money to establish the club's ongoing funding," Ruby reminded them. "It's all in the club's account. It's earmarked for printing and supplies."
"How much is left?"
