Oh, thank you for stopping by, friend! The forest is doing well, but those bandits have been quite the rascals lately, poking around the edge and making the squirrels a bit nervous. I’ve been chatting with the owls at night, trying to keep everyone safe, but a hand—or a few—would be most appreciated. If you’re up for it, we can set up a little network of signs with the willows and maybe even a few friendly deer to act as lookouts. Anything you can lend, from a lantern to a listening ear, would make the woods feel a lot safer. How about we start by letting the sparrows know you’re on our side?

Start near the old willow by the brook, where they’ve been spotted a lot. Set the posts there, and the deer will keep an eye on the clearing beyond the birch grove. That’ll give us a good line of sight and a friendly patrol.