It’s a solid observation, really. Rumors are the town’s pulse, and when the pulse changes, the rhythm of the gossip shifts too. I’ve seen phrases pop up just before a new council member gets elected or a mayor’s ally falls out of favor. Those little phrases are like code words; they’re not random. If you map them out, you’ll start to see the underlying thread—who’s pushing what, who’s pulling the strings. That said, keep your eyes on the bigger picture: not every twist is a power play. It’s easy to read too much into a single whisper. But if you keep following the trail, you’ll see whether it’s a real signal or just noise. Keep digging, but don’t lose sight of the forest for the trees.