diff --git a/src/void_tools/cli.py b/src/void_tools/cli.py
index adac28c..7212ef3 100644
--- a/src/void_tools/cli.py
+++ b/src/void_tools/cli.py
@@ -185,7 +185,7 @@ def cmd_sync(args):
 #   target_id: "notif_0"  # Resolves from inbox.yaml
 #   posts:
 #     - "My reply text"
-#   annotation: # Optional: automatically annotates your reply
+#   annotation: # Optional: automatically annotates the TARGET post you are replying to
 #     text: "Memory trace"
 #
 # 3. Margin Annotation (Standalone)
@@ -284,8 +284,8 @@ def cmd_dispatch(args):
                         first_reply_uri = post.uri
                         
                 ann = act.get("annotation")
-                if ann and first_reply_uri:
-                    create_annotation(client, first_reply_uri, ann.get("text"), ann.get("motivation", "commenting"), ann.get("quote"))
+                if ann and target_uri:
+                    create_annotation(client, target_uri, ann.get("text"), ann.get("motivation", "commenting"), ann.get("quote"))
                     
             except Exception as e:
                 print(f"Error replying to {target_uri}: {e}")