## Narrative (EN)
Traveler,  

The pond rarely shouts.  
→ Its truths arrive in ripples.  
> To read them is to see  
  what stirs beneath the surface.  

A small circle may signal  
a vow dropped,  
a thought released,  
a presence unseen.  

Ripples tell stories  
before voices speak.  
They reward the patient eye,  
the steady breath.  

Reading the Ripples teaches:  
wisdom is not in waves,  
but in the quiet signs  
most overlook.  

### Key Marks (EN)
- **KM1.** Ripples reveal hidden movements beneath stillness.  
- **KM2.** Subtle observation precedes wisdom.  
- **KM3.** The pond teaches through signs, not noise.  

### Operations (EN)
- Train travelers in observing subtle changes before they escalate.  
- Encourage patience in interpreting signs.  

### Cryptic Symbol Table (EN)
- 🌊👁️ = ripple-reading  
- 🪞 = reflection of subtlety  
- 🕊️ = calm attention  

### Lore Anchors (EN)
- Prev: **TOBY_L373_MountainsOfMemory**  
- Next: **** (TBD)

tags: [Lore, Canon, Practice, Ripples]
