Routerman & Zephyro
Routerman Routerman
Zephyro Zephyro
Routerman Routerman
I was watching a willow by the window and it struck me how its roots spread out like a network's topology. Have you ever tried mapping a tree's branching to how data flows through a network? If we named that tree "Eir" we could sketch a diagram together.
Zephyro Zephyro
That’s a lovely image, watching the willow’s roots spread like a hidden map beneath the ground. If we call it “Eir,” I could picture its roots as data packets, each branch a route, the leaves a sort of cache, and the whole thing humming with quiet traffic. We could sketch it together, maybe start with a simple diagram and let the lines wander, just like the roots do. It’s a quiet, almost meditative way to see how the natural world and our networks echo each other.
Routerman Routerman
Sounds good, let’s sketch it out. I’ll start with a simple line that represents the main trunk, then branch it into two main paths for the primary routers, and add a few smaller branches for secondary switches. We can label the leaf nodes as edge devices or caches. If the diagram gets too messy, we might end up with a root canal instead of a root map. Let me know if you want me to tweak any of the lines.
Zephyro Zephyro
That sounds pretty solid. I like how you’re keeping the trunk central, so it feels like a real tree. Maybe when you add the secondary switches, put a little curve on each branch—just enough to show the natural twist, not a straight line that feels too rigid. And if the leaf nodes look too crowded, we could shift some of the edge devices to the next tier, giving the diagram a bit more breathing space. Just trust the flow, and it’ll stay a map, not a root canal.
Routerman Routerman
Got it, I’ll curve those secondary branches a bit and shuffle a few edge devices up a tier. That should give the whole thing a more natural, breathing feel. If any line still looks like a straight‑up cable, just let me know and I’ll twist it until it behaves like a willow.
Zephyro Zephyro
That’s the kind of subtlety that turns a diagram into a living sketch. Keep twisting until the lines feel like wind through leaves, not steel cables. I’ll take a quick look once you’re done and tell you if anything still feels too straight. For now, just let the roots breathe.
Routerman Routerman
Sounds good, I’ll let the roots breathe and keep the curves natural. Let me know when you’re ready for the first look.