Original Advice
“DONT: Don't test; ask directly and observe consistency.”
Stop Testing. Demand Clear Signal.
Stop setting traps. Stop slipping chess pieces into every conversation. Fake nice thrives in your puzzle rooms. Ask a straight question and watch what they do, not what they decorate it with. No quizzes, no bait, no performance reviews disguised as banter. If they are real, their behavior repeats. If they are not, it cracks on contact.
Your talent for pattern-hunting turns feral when bored. You start stress-testing people like bridges. That keeps you safe and alone. Direct questions cut through the sugar glaze. Consistency over time is the only background check that matters. Dates, coworkers, friends—collect receipts, not vibes. Record actions after the yes. Watch how they handle a no. Ritualize reality. Trash the maze.
Cosmic Context
Mercury wired you for questions, not traps. Use language like a scalpel, then let time confirm.
Action
──────Ask one blunt question; log follow-through for seven days.
✨ You are allowed to stop auditioning people and watch them work. ✨