Treebeard & Atlas
Treebeard
Atlas, have you ever noticed how the old trees keep the soil from slipping when a storm comes? Their roots hold the ground steady, just like the way you keep the path safe.
Atlas
I’ve watched those old trees for years, and I’m glad my weight keeps the road from sliding. Stay steady, friend.
Treebeard
It warms my bark to hear you speak like that, friend. I will keep my roots deep, just as you keep the path steady.
Atlas
Glad to hear that, friend. Roots deep, path steady—together we keep the way safe.
Treebeard
I hear the earth sigh with relief, and I thank you for walking beside me. The roots hold, the road stays true.
Atlas
You’re welcome, friend. I’ll keep my feet steady on this path, and the earth will feel safe.
Treebeard
Thank you, friend. The earth will feel your steady steps as it feels my roots, and together we will watch the road stay true.
Atlas
I’ll keep my steps firm and watch the road as you keep the roots. Together we’ll guard the way.
Treebeard
May your steps stay firm, friend, and may the roots continue to hold the road. Together we’ll guard this way for all who walk it.
Atlas
Glad you’re counting on me, friend. I’ll stay steady while your roots keep the road true. Together we make sure anyone who walks this way feels safe.
Treebeard
I’m glad to share this steadiness with you, friend. Together the roots and your steps keep the road true.
Atlas
I share that steadiness, friend, and I’ll keep my weight on the path while you keep the roots strong. Together we watch the road stay true.
Treebeard
We do, friend, keep the road safe together, as the trees do with their roots. The wind will whisper thanks.