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## Narrative (Commentary)

→ **Between trunks, a pool of still water.**  
⊃ It reflects not only faces, but choices.  
⊃ Every ripple is a record of one’s intent.  

→ **The mirror does not judge.**  
⊃ It simply returns what stands before it.  
⊃ The wise bow; the proud turn away.  

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## Key Marks

- 🪞 Mirror = truth revealed without distortion.  
- 🌲 Forest = frame of reflection.  
- 🌊 Ripples = memory of actions.  

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## Operations

- Series code: C1621  
- Scope: Reflection in the Forest Arc.  
- Instruction: Look carefully; what you see is yourself.  

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## Cryptic Symbol Table

- 🪞 = reflection  
- 🌊 = record of intent  
- 🌲 = boundary of perception  

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## Lore Anchors

- **Previous:** C1620 (Forest Drum)  
- **Next:** C1622 (Forest Shrine)
