Money is still The Money

"Welcome to the Origin Pillars," the Principal announced, her voice echoing through the vast cavern as she gestured towards the twelve majestic pillars. Despite the entire cave being dusty and ancient, these pillars remained pristine, untouched by the passage of time.

"Wow!"

The students and four professors stared in awe, their eyes wide with curiosity and wonder as they approached the pillars. Tentatively, they reached out to touch them. Though the pillars felt ordinary to the touch, a strange sense of tranquillity washed over them.

Aqualina examined the pillars closely, her face etched with concentration. She noticed that each pillar bore a distinct and intricate pattern... one resembled a fish, another depicted fire, a third had a spiral like a wormhole, while others featured a hammer, a wave, a mountain, a hand, and various other symbols.

She pondered the meaning behind these patterns.

'Clap'