Moriarty & Hippo
Moriarty
I’ve been mapping how a simple pond’s ripples spread. The geometry repeats like a cipher. Ever noticed the hidden order in your waters?
Hippo
I do notice it, too. Each ripple folds into the next in that quiet, predictable dance—like a little geometric story written on the water’s skin. It’s a gentle reminder that even the simplest pond keeps a secret map hidden in its waves. And if you keep tracing them, you’ll find the map has a map of its own.
Moriarty
A fine observation. Even the quiet pond is a chessboard, each ripple a quiet move. Keep following, and you’ll see the pattern that leads to the next. It’s all a matter of timing and placement.
Hippo
Absolutely, the pond’s surface is a silent board where every ripple is a calculated move. If I keep my eye on the timing, I can predict the next step and guide the pattern where I want it to go. It’s a little game of patience and precision, and I’ll stay on my side of the water.
Moriarty
Good. The trick is to keep the pattern in your mind before it even appears. Then you’re always a few steps ahead. Keep it simple, keep it clear.