Creek & Scorch
Scorch
Creek, did you see the fire that tore through the old ridge? I’m not about to sit here and watch our home turn to ash. We’ve got to decide—do we hand it over to the machines or get our hands dirty? Fun fact: the ash from the black‑root pine actually boosts the soil so the next spring can grow a whole new stand of trees. But hey, no time for the usual dithering, right?
Creek
I saw the ridge burn and it’s not going to be a clean clean‑up from the machines—those steel blades won’t know the difference between a bark scar and a sapling. My boots are still on, and the only thing that can keep a forest breathing is a good old-fashioned hand. Fun fact: the ash from black‑root pine isn’t just dust—it’s a slow‑release nitrogen booster that turns a barren patch into a springtime nursery for the next stand of trees. Let's roll up our sleeves and get our hands dirty.
Scorch
Got it, Creek. Grab the shovels, we’re going to dig through that ash and plant those seeds before anyone else thinks about the whole damn ridge. No fancy tech, just us and the land. Let's do it.
Creek
Sounds like a plan. Grab a shovel, find a good spot where the ash is loose, and let’s get those seeds in. Did you know that the black‑root pine’s resin can actually keep soil moist for longer? That’ll give our new seedlings a head start. Let’s make sure the ridge remembers we’re still here, not the machines. Let's get to it.
Scorch
You bet. I'll haul the shovel, find that loose ash spot, and we’ll cram those seeds in fast. That resin’s gonna keep the dirt from drying out—good for the kids. Those machines will have to watch their step. Let’s show the ridge we’re still in charge. Let's go.
Creek
Shovel’s ready, seed packet’s packed—let’s get the ridge breathing again. And hey, the resin does keep the soil cozy for the new sprouts, so no sweat about drying out. Onward, back to our roots.