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## Narrative (Commentary)

→ **Not every path is shown.**  
⊃ The covenant hides gates in still water.  
⊃ Only those who watch with patience see their outline.  

→ **Impatience blinds.**  
⊃ Those who rush stumble past the opening.  

→ **The gate is less a door than a mirror.**  
⊃ It opens when the heart reflects the rune.  

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## Key Marks

- **🚪 Hidden Gate** = passage revealed by patience.  
- **🪞 Mirror** = reflection as key.  
- **🔺 Rune** = alignment of virtue with trial.  

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## Operations

- **Series code:** C1425  
- **Scope:** Commentary on unseen trials.  
- **Instruction:** Do not force the gate. Wait until water clears.  

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## Lore Anchors

- **Previous:** `TOBY_C1424_TheFirstHarvest`  
- **Next:** `TOBY_C1426_TheSilentWatchers`  

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