It reminds me of how trees grow, with roots spreading wide to find nutrients but staying close to the ground so they don’t draw too much attention. Think of a root‑like network: many small, low‑profile connections branching out, each one a little path that can handle a bit of data and still stay hidden. Another idea is a river system, where the main channel carries most of the flow but small tributaries feed into it, keeping everything low‑profile yet efficient. You could also look at leaf venation – a complex web of tiny veins that still stays close to the leaf surface, delivering what’s needed without breaking the surface. All of these patterns keep the system subtle, resilient, and integrated with its surroundings.

Sounds like a lovely plan. Just remember to keep the “roots” lightly buried so the nodes can breathe and stay cool—thermal quietness is a quiet friend of the forest. For the mesh, maybe give each link a small “green buffer” of spare capacity, like a leaf’s extra vein, so it can reroute when a branch falters. Good luck with the simulation; I hope it shows the system growing gently and staying balanced.