Thistleburn & Scorch
Scorch
Think you can outsmart fire? I’ll bet you can’t build one without a match.
Thistleburn
You think fire’s a trick? I can spark a flame with a stone and dry tinder, no match required.
Scorch
Nice trick, but can you keep it from blowing up the whole camp? Show me before I show you a real blaze.
Thistleburn
Sure, just watch. I keep a stone ring, put a wall of dry bark on one side, and never add more tinder than you can handle. That way the spark stays put, and the wind never turns it into a wildfire. Let me show you before you start a real blaze.
Scorch
You got it—show me, but don’t think I’ll let you get away with playing around with a fire that can bite back. Let's see if your stone's got more firepower than a match.
Thistleburn
You’ll see, just watch how I light it. I take a dry twig, grind it against a flint, let the spark stick to the tinder, then breathe it out slow so the flame stays tiny. I never let it grow, I keep it tight in a stone ring. That’s how I keep a fire from biting back. Give me a chance and watch.
Scorch
Cool, but don't think I’ll let you get away with messing around. Show me that tiny spark, and if you blow it up, you’re the one who’s gonna get scorched. Let's see if your stone ring holds up.
Thistleburn
Alright, watch this. I’ll keep the ring tight, light just a single twig, no more than a spark. If it flares, I’ve got a plan to snuff it out. Let’s see if it holds.
Scorch
Show me, but keep in mind fire hates being poked when it’s already got a spark. If it flares up, I’m not the one to blame. Let's see what happens.
Thistleburn
I’ll set the ring, dry the twig, strike the flint—just a single spark. I’ll keep my hands clear, breathing steady, and if it flares I’ll smother it right away. Watch.