Ashwake & Dravos
Ashwake
Stumbled on an old brass key with a cryptic pattern carved into it. Looks like some forgotten code.
Dravos
Looks like the key has its own private cipher. Pull out a magnifier, log every line, and check it against known patterns—anything off could be a backdoor. If it doesn't match a legitimate scheme, consider it a security risk, not a treasure.
Ashwake
I’ll log the key’s markings as I have done with every relic. No one knows if it’s a trap. I’ll keep my distance from any new tech.
Dravos
Sounds like a solid protocol. Log each line, cross‑reference with your database, and treat the key as a potential wormhole until proven benign. And don't let that fresh gadget tempt you into a spontaneous upgrade—it could be a vector.
Ashwake
I’ll mark each line in the log and compare it to my archive. I keep new devices off my list for now. Anything that looks suspicious will stay locked.
Dravos
Good. Keep the log tidy, lock any anomalies, and remember: curiosity is the weakest encryption.