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The narrative shifts to rural pursuits—fencing work, the threat of wildfires, and the necessity to move swiftly across open land. Characters discuss crafting fences, fighting fires, and the risks of out-of-control infernos. The desert becomes a character itself, with references to barb wire, sand, and the wilderness that both protects and endangers them. Their movements are desperate but strategic, seeking escape routes through mountains, canyons, and borders.