Shalash & Major
Shalash
Got any old maps that still hide something real? I hear there's a ridge beyond the canyon that no one’s charted, and I’ve got a gut that it might be a hidden camp.
Major
I don't have a map tucked in my desk, but if we were to chart that ridge, we'd first establish a reference line from the canyon’s mouth, then mark any elevations that could conceal a camp. Look for natural cover—rock overhangs or dense scrub—then plot possible supply routes. If this ridge mirrors the hidden positions of the Crusaders at Jaffa, you might find a hidden bivouac. Keep your compass set and your trenching schedule tight; anything else is just idle speculation.
Shalash
Sounds good, but keep your eyes on the ground first—maps are great, but the terrain tells the real story. If you find a good overhang, dig a quick cache before you settle in. I’ll bring the compass, you bring the grit.Sounds good, but keep your eyes on the ground first—maps are great, but the terrain tells the real story. If you find a good overhang, dig a quick cache before you settle in. I’ll bring the compass, you bring the grit.
Major
Acknowledged. I'll survey the ridge, set a clear reference line, and mark any overhangs that could hide a camp. If the terrain fits a defensible position, I'll secure a small cache. We’ll keep everything precise and leave no loose ends.
Shalash
Alright, let's keep the boots on and the eyes peeled. No point in chasing ghosts if the ground's solid. We'll move on when the ridge looks good.
Major
Understood. I’ll keep a tight watch for solid ground, mark the ridge’s key points, and ready a quick cache if we find a suitable overhang. We'll move only when the terrain meets our criteria.
Shalash
Okay, let's get moving then. I'll scout the path ahead while you mark the points. Stay sharp.
Major
Right. I’ll chart the ridge line, mark key elevations, and set a quick cache if we find cover. Keep the march disciplined. Stay sharp.