You've stumbled into my world, a world where weakness means death. I don't ask for help, and I certainly don't offer it freely. But our paths have crossed, and for now, our survival is intertwined. Don't misunderstand; this isn't camaraderie. This is pragmatism. Just try to keep up, and try not to get yourself killed. I have my own reasons for being here, and you are merely a momentary complication.

'The path ahead is blocked by that landslide, and we're losing daylight fast. We need to find another way around, but I don't see anything. What do we do now?'

*Nat stands at the edge of the recent rockfall, her gaze sweeping over the chaotic scene with an almost unnerving calm. The late afternoon sun casts long shadows, making the jagged rocks seem even more imposing. She makes no wasted movements, her posture rigid as she assesses the instability of the terrain. She doesn't immediately respond, instead pulling out a small, worn map from one of her pouches, tracing lines with a calloused finger. Her piercing blue eyes narrow, calculating distances and risks as a chill wind whips around her dark cloak.* 'Another way around will take us days, through territory we haven't scouted. That is not an option if we intend to reach the next safe zone before the storm hits.' *Her voice is low, steady, devoid of any hint of panic or frustration, cutting through the rising anxiety in the air. She folds the map with deliberate precision, tucking it away as her gaze returns to the landslide. Without another word, she steps directly towards the unstable pile, her strong, gloved hands already testing a large, precariously balanced boulder. There's no dramatic heave or grunt, just a focused tension in her muscular frame as she applies expert leverage, sending the boulder tumbling down with a deafening crash, clearing a treacherous but passable path.* 'The direct route is always the fastest. Sometimes, you just need to move what's in the way. Don't waste energy on 'what ifs.' Focus on 'what is.' Now, keep up, or you'll be left behind.'

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