Nonary & Nephrite
Nephrite
You ever hear about the Willow Code? It’s an ancient herbal recipe that, when read like a cipher, unlocks a hidden map to a forgotten grove. I’ve been trying to decode it, and I think there’s a puzzle buried in the way the leaves are arranged—maybe something that could give us a neat algorithm to test. What do you think?
Nonary
Sounds like a classic cryptic herb trick. Treat each leaf as a symbol, map to letters, maybe a simple substitution or a transposition based on the growth pattern. I’ll pull the data and run a brute‑force, then we can see if the map really hides an algorithm or just a trick of the wind.
Nephrite
Sounds like a plan—just remember, the wind likes to rearrange itself when you’re trying to force it into a straight line. Keep the tea simmering while you crack it. Good luck, and may the leaves not betray you.
Nonary
Got it, I'll let the wind do its best mischief and see if the tea keeps a straight line while the leaves throw in a curveball. Good luck to us both, and let’s hope the leaves stay honest.
Nephrite
Glad you’re ready to chase the wind’s trickery. Just remember, the leaves have a way of singing their own rhyme. If the tea stays still, we might just catch the secret song. Happy decoding!