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writing/post-self/qoheleth/Ioan/003-a.md

@@ -41,23 +41,27 @@ Ioan frowned. "I'm trying to square your use of the poet's work in your very nam
 
 Ioan nodded. "So do you want me--"
 
-*"You don't need to worry about the file itself. That's why I didn't just forward it to you automatically."* Dear paused, then added, *"Though I probably should have. Amanuenses form an* Umwelt, *so this is part of yours, now. We'll talk about it at the end. Something to keep in mind, I guess. When we find the key, we'll let you know and send over the contents."*
+*"You don't need to worry about the file itself. That's why I didn't just forward it to you automatically."* Dear paused, then added, *"Though I probably should have. Here I am talking about you having a more complete picture and not giving you everything."*
 
-"Good. I gave AES a check, and you're right, that's ridiculously old. Can't you just crack it?"
+"It's alright. I'm picking it up as we go along."
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+It nodded. *"It's important, though. Amanuenses form an* Umwelt, *so this is part of yours, now. We'll talk about it at the end. Something to keep in mind, I guess. When we find the key, we'll let you know and send over the contents."*
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+"Okay, good. I gave AES a check, and you're right, that's ridiculously old. Can't you just crack it?"
 
 *"We could. Some of us probably already have. I want the key, though. It's probably a word or something, and may prove interesting in its own right."*
 
-"Interesting?" Ioan asked.
+"Interesting?"
 
 *"Interesting in that the act of finding the key may turn up further clues."*
 
-"Ah. Good point. I'll do some digging on old cryptography, too, and see what all's out there. Keep in touch, yeah?"
+"Ah. Good point. I'll do some digging on old cryptography, too, and see what all's out there."
 
 *"Good fucking luck. Cryptonerds were --- are --- very wordy. There's going to be a boatload to sort through."*
 
 Ey grinned, "I'll fork and research, then."
 
-*"Good plan. Gonna get back to the hunt, and hey, Ioan?"* The fox gave an earnest smile. *"Thanks. Even if I'm just running ideas past you, it's good to put in words."*
+*"Good plan. Gonna get back to the hunt, and hey, Ioan?"* The fox's smile was earnest. *"Thanks. Even if I'm just running ideas past you, it's good to put in words."*
 
 "Of course, Dear." Ioan waved. Ey always felt silly interacting with sensorium messages. Would \#tracker think em crazy? "Thanks for the project."
 

writing/post-self/qoheleth/index.md

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 3. [O] Act II
     * [X] Chapter: [Carter 002](Carter/002) --- Sanders vs Carter, Carter's space
     * [X] Chapter: [RJ 005](RJ/005-a) --- Investigating auditorium
-    * [O] Chapter: [Ioan 003](Ioan/003-a) --- AES message, the puzzle begins
+    * [X] Chapter: [Ioan 003](Ioan/003-a) --- AES message, the puzzle begins
     * [O] Chapter: [RJ 005](RJ/005-b) --- There's a mic
     * [O] Chapter: [Ioan 003](Ioan/003-b) --- Ioan decrypts the message, sends Dear a letter
     * [O] Chapter: [Carter 003](Carter/003) --- Neutrois patient, spoiled by tabloid