Darius didn't hesitate once the decision to settle was made.
"We're not wasting time," he said, turning toward the class as his gaze swept across the clearing. "This place has everything we will need, and we will set up a base here."
Students straightened slightly, and attention snapped back to him.
"Front line, you're with me. We establish the outer perimeter first. I want a defensive ring set up before anything else."
He pointed toward the edges of the clearing.
"Use the terrain. Trees, elevation, anything that limits approach angles. Do not stand in open ground unless you have to."
Several students moved immediately, weapons drawn, spreading outward in controlled arcs.
"I'm going to handle internal organization," she replied, already stepping forward. "Do not cluster, but stay in groups. We need space to move, but not enough to lose sight of each other."
