Ornaryn & Atlas
Atlas
I’ve been thinking about how to keep the old forest trail safe for everyone who uses it, from the deer to the wanderers. Maybe we can use some low‑profile defenses that won’t bother the wildlife but still deter trouble. What do you think?
Ornaryn
Low‑profile defenses sound fine, but I’ll make sure they stay invisible to the animals that use the path. I can hide a few natural pit‑falls under leaves so only the troublemakers get caught. Squirrels will laugh about the invisible traps.
Atlas
I hear you, but I’m not comfortable with traps that could hurt the animals. It’s safer for everyone to find a way to keep the trail secure without risking a squirrel’s life. We can look for something that blocks troublemakers but still respects the forest.
Ornaryn
I’ll try a different tack. We can lay a low fence of thick branches and vines just tall enough to keep people out but let deer and squirrels slip right through. Or I’ll hide a thin rope that snaps only when a big human pushes too hard – the squirrels will treat it like a game and ignore it. That way nobody gets hurt, and the forest stays free.
Atlas
That sounds clever, but I worry about the rope snapping on anything heavier than a human—what if a deer bumps into it? A fence of branches and vines might work better, and we could make it low enough that even a large animal can slip through. That way we keep the path safe for all, without risking a false alarm from the forest. What do you think?
Ornaryn
I’ll lay that low vine fence, but I’ll still set a few hidden traps under the branches just in case a stranger decides to cut through the wood. The forest will stay safe, and the squirrels will still know where the danger is.