// small warning for language
Yukon had, of course, been testing the attitude of the other man — how he might react if his plans were derailed, or if his thought process was interceded by another's. It would be a good first judgement of his character, Yukon thought, of whether or not he'd been talking out his ass or if he actually knew a thing or two about leading.
He had no inclination that the same sort of calculations ran through Nico's head before he spoke, asking for more information about Yukon's request. In response, he took his eyes from the other man and cast them back toward the south, pausing to taste the air before saying, "I'd caught a glimpse of a lake while I was up there." In the mountains, tucked against a rock and feeling sorry for himself. While not the best of his moments, it did give him an opportunity to survey the valley when the weather permitted.
"I'm confident it lies in this direction," he continued, then flicked his focus back to the darker blues of the other man, "but if you'd rather be safe and follow the river down, that works too." A steady gaze watched him for a moment, wondering if he'd view the words as a challenge or as an offering of respect.
Yukon had, of course, been testing the attitude of the other man — how he might react if his plans were derailed, or if his thought process was interceded by another's. It would be a good first judgement of his character, Yukon thought, of whether or not he'd been talking out his ass or if he actually knew a thing or two about leading.
He had no inclination that the same sort of calculations ran through Nico's head before he spoke, asking for more information about Yukon's request. In response, he took his eyes from the other man and cast them back toward the south, pausing to taste the air before saying, "I'd caught a glimpse of a lake while I was up there." In the mountains, tucked against a rock and feeling sorry for himself. While not the best of his moments, it did give him an opportunity to survey the valley when the weather permitted.
"I'm confident it lies in this direction," he continued, then flicked his focus back to the darker blues of the other man, "but if you'd rather be safe and follow the river down, that works too." A steady gaze watched him for a moment, wondering if he'd view the words as a challenge or as an offering of respect.