Corvo & Thornez
Corvo
Thornez, I’ve been looking at how certain neural spikes line up with moments of betrayal—like a code that writes itself. You think it’s just data, or is there something deeper at play?
Thornez
Looks like a pattern to a seasoned mind, not just raw numbers. The spikes are the echo of choices, the burn of broken trust. Data can point you, but the deeper game is in the motives that light those spikes. Watch the motive, not just the signal.
Corvo
Right. Motives shape the spikes, but data still gives the map. I’ll keep my eyes on both.
Thornez
Fine. Keep your eyes on the map, but remember the map changes when you walk it.
Corvo
Sure, the map shifts when you step onto it—just don’t let the changes blind you.
Thornez
I’ve walked through maps that shift on the fly, so I’ll keep my eyes peeled and my hands steady.