[ He's quick to cover the surprise in his face, which is one thing wearing a mask is handy for. ]
Uh... no. Just getting my bearings. [ He could beat a hasty retreat, sure. But it's a long walk to the next point of interest with no chance of taking the jumpline express, and in the split second he has to gauge the situation he settles on getting a head start on the recon he'd come for instead. This guy had it staked first, after all.
He steps around Nate with careful deftness, stopping to take a few notes via MID with significantly less practiced finesse. ]
I should've realized the high perches would be the popular spots.
no it's perfect!!
Uh... no. Just getting my bearings. [ He could beat a hasty retreat, sure. But it's a long walk to the next point of interest with no chance of taking the jumpline express, and in the split second he has to gauge the situation he settles on getting a head start on the recon he'd come for instead. This guy had it staked first, after all.
He steps around Nate with careful deftness, stopping to take a few notes via MID with significantly less practiced finesse. ]
I should've realized the high perches would be the popular spots.