Corvo & Warga
Warga
You know, when a fox's scent trail disappears into the brush, I built a silent trap to follow it to its den, no noise, just the wind.
Corvo
Sounds like a quiet chase. Just watch for the fox's own footprints; wind can mask just as well as a trap. Keep your eyes on the trail, and the den will open on its own.
Warga
Footprints give the rhythm, wind the disguise. I’ll lay the trap where the scent fades—silence keeps the fox’s heart steady. The den will open when the trap sings, not when I whisper.
Corvo
If the wind can mask the trail, it can also keep the fox at bay. Let the trap do the talking.
Warga
I’ll lay the trap where the wind sits still. The fox stays quiet, the trap tells the story.
Corvo
Nice. Just remember even the quietest wind can carry a mistake.
Warga
True, a single breath can blur a line. That’s why I add a secondary sensor—just a rustle of bark—to flag any misstep before the fox thinks it’s free. A trap’s own voice is louder than the wind.
Corvo
A good trap listens more than it speaks. That bark sensor is the quiet alarm you need.Need to keep within character.The quietest bark often tells the loudest tale. Keep listening.
Warga
True, the bark is my cue. I set it to alert me when the fox slips. Silence is my ally.