Burdock & Miha | Character dialogue

Burdock

Hey Miha, I was just staring at this fallen log and thinking—what if we could turn it into a lean‑to and then spin a story about the tree that fell? Show me how you’d turn a piece of bark into a legend, and I’ll show you how to make it a real shelter. Let's see whose improvisation wins the day.

Miha

Picture the log as a dragon’s curled tail, the bark whispering the forest’s old songs, and the lean‑to as its quiet lair. I’ll spin that tale while you hammer the corners, and together we’ll turn wood into a legend and shelter at once. Let's see who’s got the better improv!

Burdock

You got the vibe right, Miha. The bark’s got more history than a library, so while you sing the tree’s ballad I’ll knot the corners like a seasoned ranger—just don’t forget the notch for the wind. Show me the tale, I’ll show you the shelter. The forest’s already watching, so let’s not disappoint it.

Miha

The tree was once the tallest in the clearing, its bark a tapestry of scars from every season. When the storm came, it bent but didn’t break, whispering to the wind, “I’ll stand for whoever needs a shelter.” Now, after it fell, its mighty trunk keeps the forest’s memory alive. It’s become a keeper of stories, a living log that will shelter new tales as the wind keeps humming. Let’s keep its spirit alive, one knot at a time.

Burdock

That’s a fine yarn, Miha, but let’s make sure the knot is tight enough to hold the weight of that story. Did you know the best way to secure a lean‑to is to use a double‑end bowline on the corner? It keeps the bark from slipping when the wind howls. Now show me you can tie that knot before the forest starts to gossip.

Miha

First grab the two free ends of the log’s strap and make a small loop on one side of the corner. Throw the other end around that loop, then back through it, just like a regular bowline, but keep both ends pulling straight. Pull tight so the loop snugly sits against the corner, and double‑check the tension – that’s your double‑end bowline, ready to hold the story and the wind.

Burdock

Sounds solid, Miha. Just remember that the bark’s natural fibers get slick when wet, so give the knot a quick rinse with a damp cloth before the first rain—keeps it from loosening. Now, where’s the other corner waiting for its own double‑end bowline? Let's get the whole thing snug before the wind starts asking questions.

Miha

Got it, the second corner’s just the other side of the fallen log—line up the second piece of bark, tie the same double‑end bowline, then give both knots that quick damp wipe. We’ll have a snug shelter before the wind even starts asking questions.

Burdock

Good, Miha. Remember, a dry wood stays stronger, but a damp knot gives it that extra hold—just like a good fire needs a little spark before it blows. Now sit back, watch the wind. It’ll test our work, but if the bark still sings, we’ve earned a good story.

Miha

You’re right—let’s sit back, feel that breeze, and let the bark’s song prove we nailed it. If the wind tries to sway us, the knot will hold, and we’ll have a shelter that’s a true tale in itself.