[ Sholmes glances at Yujin, taken by the same thought. What was the alternative? Regular treks to harvest the cave? If there were those who meant to sabotage the ents and their work, what dangers might that introduce? ]

Yes! Perhaps you can teach us to replicate your process? If it can be reliably done outside of these ... very unique conditions.

[ He looks down at the gifted willow bloom pinched in his fingers, then plucks the deer-grown Glowing Dawn from behind his ear to compare the two flowers. ]