Basilic & Dusthart
Dusthart
I heard you’re the type who draws every trail on a map before you even walk it. I’m the kind who follows the wind and ends up where the story takes me. Which do you think is better: a clear route or a winding tale?
Basilic
A clear route beats a winding tale for most missions – you know exactly where the danger and the resources lie. A wandering path may lead to a hidden shortcut, but it also wastes time and fuel. Stick to the map; if you’re lucky, the wind will still push you where you need to go.
Dusthart
Maps are good for the first stop, but the wind knows the cracks that lead to the best detours. It’s a trade‑off, and I’ve found that sometimes the detour’s worth the extra miles.
Basilic
I get it—detours can surface hidden assets—but if the detour takes longer than the planned route, it becomes a problem. I’ll plot the detour into the plan; if it still beats the original time, then it’s worth it. Just keep an eye on the clock, unless the wind is about to lead you into a time loop.
Dusthart
Sounds like a plan that respects the clock but still lets the wind whisper about hidden paths. Just remember, the most stubborn winds will keep you on track, but the clever ones will keep you out of the loop. Keep your eyes on both the map and the horizon.
Basilic
I’ll keep the map handy, but I’ll also give the wind a second, sharper look. If it’s truly clever, it’ll point us to a shortcut that still lands us ahead of schedule. Otherwise, I’ll stick to the route and wait for the wind to calm.