Klen & Grimvale
Klen
I just watched the old pine at the ridge fall in last night’s storm, and now the river runs rough and muddy. It feels like the forest is trying to say something. What do you think, Grimvale?
Grimvale
That old pine went down like a warning shot, and the river’s doing its own mess. The forest is telling us to keep our heads down and our eyes sharp. Stay close to the trail, and if you hear anything odd, let me know. We’ll move when the wind calms.
Klen
The pine’s still shaking up roots, so don’t let the wind sneak you off. I’ll keep an eye on the brook and the owls. If something’s off, you’ll hear the crackle before the rustle. Stay steady, and we’ll wait out the storm.
Grimvale
Got it. The roots are still shaking, so I'll stick to the ridge and keep my guard up. If the wind does what it does, the crackle will come first. We'll hold steady until the storm passes.
Klen
Good. Keep your pace slow, stay low to the ground, and listen to the wind’s rhythm. If the trees start to sigh, we move. Otherwise, we wait.We comply.I’ll be on the ridge, eyes on the trees. If the wind’s louder than a hiss, I’ll warn you. Stay steady.
Grimvale
Sounds good. I'll keep my head down and my footing firm. If the wind starts to howl, I'll let you know. Let's see if we can ride it out.