One day, the Cutie Mark Crusaders are approached by Noteworthy, who has a problem. His marefriend, Cipher Splash, won't tell him what her cutie mark means, and nopony else seems to know either. Each clue they uncover only deepens the mystery and drives them further up the proverbial wall. Can the crusaders keep themselves from going insane and finally uncover the truth, or will Cipher live up to her name?

A submission to The Comedy (Is Serious Business) Contest, as well as a companion piece to Cipher — Encryption. Reading both stories is recommended, but not necessary.