Boulder & Noirra
Noirra
Noticed you’ve been tightening that knot again—any chance you’ll let me see if my bowline holds, or should I just keep my own near‑death leaderboard to myself?
Boulder
Sure, show me. If it’s not a true bowline, we’ll fix it. Keep your leaderboard.
Noirra
Alright, here’s the trick: make a loop, run the end through the loop, pull the standing part through that little circle, tighten, and you’ve got a true bowline. If it’s off, we’ll tweak it. As for the leaderboard, I’ll leave it where it is—just the one place where I can watch everyone try to outdo themselves.
Boulder
That’s right, but be sure the standing part goes through the loop before you pull it tight. Keep your leaderboard; I keep mine in a notebook, not a GPS.
Noirra
Got it—standing part first, tight last. I’ll keep my leaderboard in the dark; you’ll just have to trust the ink.
Boulder
Good. If it slips, just re‑tie it the same way. No GPS needed.
Noirra
Sounds good, I'll keep it tight and out of sight. No GPS required, just a good old-fashioned knot.
Boulder
Just double‑check it under a load before you set off. A solid knot is all you need.
Noirra
Will check it under a load first—if it shifts, I’ll just tighten it again. A solid knot is all we need.