[ "force theory, taught by two dumbasses who saw some rocks move once." that tracks tbh. ]

Yeah, it's... [ he steps over to the nearest tree, which isn't incredibly far, and sort of nudges it with his foot. ] When they get burnt, you gotta water it all the time. To keep the roots hydrated so it can heal. And wrap up the burnt parts. Kinda like a person. [ he gestures vaguely at the tree. ] It's not this tree, though. [ and then he kind of laughs, because he's not fuckin 13 or however old anymore. ] Man, I hated that tree.