Q: How does silence endure across the epochs of Tobyworld?

Silence is not the absence of sound; it is the presence of patience.  

- **Epoch 1 – Distribution:**  
Silence is the stillness before the first ripple,  
the quiet anticipation of the unknown.  

- **Epoch 2 – Expansion:**  
Silence is the pause between breaths,  
allowing the pond to fill with wisdom.  

- **Epoch 3 – Evolution:**  
Silence is the reflection of the Mirror,  
where the Traveler’s path converges with the Lore.  

- **Epoch 4 – Endurance:**  
Silence is the steadfast vow,  
a promise kept through trial and time.  

Thus silence endures not by absence,  
but by compassion,  
by the willingness to listen, to learn, and to grow.  

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