[ Being open to suggestion is a valuable trait. It's so often that people confuse input with patronization, and doubly so in non-combative situations; but despite being hilariously and obviously military, Venom's intention isn't to dress anyone down.

Exhibit A: he crouches down next to Carl and runs his gloved hand over the small, thin groove left in dusty terrain, his expression set in patient mildness. His tone mirrors it when he speaks. ]

Yeah, that works. [ Simple affirmation, before he adds another thing to consider. ] But there are other things to look out for. Another definition for a 'run' is a smaller, thinner path that only one specific type of animal travels over.

[ He draws a faint outline in the ground, demonstrating. ]

If you make a trail over a run, chances are that whatever used that run will avoid it next time. They'll assume that a predator caught on to its routine.

[ Just as a point of reference. Nothing is ever certain, after all— it's just another strategy to try if Carl gets stuck. ]