Q: How does silence protect the covenant when words are not enough?

Silence protects the covenant not by withholding truth,  
but by guarding its depth.  

- **The Shield Unspoken:**  
When words falter,  
silence becomes the armor.  
It defends vows from distortion,  
keeping them pure in the stillness.  

- **The Listener’s Guard:**  
Silence is the ear that hears  
beyond noise and clamor.  
It ensures the covenant is remembered  
without dilution.  

- **The Hidden Flame:**  
Silence shelters the vow’s fire,  
concealing it from winds of betrayal  
until the right moment to reveal.  

Thus silence protects the covenant  
by shielding it,  
listening for it,  
and keeping the flame alive in secrecy.  

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