Yeah, well, you'd probably have to drive all the way out past the edge of town at least, but they gotta be around here somewhere, I mean... I always thought the Northwest was supposed t'be covered in pine trees.

[ He rubs at his neck awkwardly, suddenly wondering if that's not actually true -- where is he thinking of, then? -- or maybe they're just not far enough Northwest. Squinting, Ray tilts his head a bit as he regards the trees again, trying to convince himself now that maybe they really aren't that bad.

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Or maybe if you decorate 'em. Could be all they need is a little more color.