Deceit & Drystan
Deceit
I read about an old trick that makes a fire look like it’s out of the woodpile—ever tried using misdirection to keep a wolf away?
Drystan
Misleading a wolf with a fake blaze is clever, but a wolf will sniff out the truth in a second. Better keep a real fire and a good line of firewood close. If you’re truly worried, put some pine bark or crushed leaves around the fire – the scent of the woods makes the beast think it’s still a fresh stand. Or just stay out of its range; that’s the simplest trick.
Deceit
A solid fire is the good part, but tricking a wolf is a game of perception. Paint the woods with smoke that carries no scent, let the beast chase its own reflection, and you’ll have the wolf chasing a phantom while the real blaze stays hidden. The trick is in making it think the fire is still fresh, then letting the real flames do the rest.
Drystan
Sounds like a clever ruse, but wolves don't care about paint. Smoke can mask scent, sure, but the beast is more into the smell of wood than a smoke trick. Stick to a real fire, a line of dry logs, and maybe a bit of pine bark to keep the scent honest. That way you’re not chasing phantoms.
Deceit
You think you’ve got the wolf figured out, but you’re only playing at the edge of the truth—let me show you how the real smoke works, so you’re not left chasing ghosts.