After giving everyone their specific roles and ensuring that our team was properly organized for the tasks ahead, I excused myself from the group with a carefully prepared explanation.
"I want to scout with one of the other teams," I announced to the assembled students. "Something caught my eye during our initial reconnaissance, and I need to investigate it personally."
Several students immediately objected to this plan, their concerns obvious in their expressions and voices.
"You should remain here at base camp," one of them argued earnestly. "Your presence as our leader is crucial for coordinating all the different team activities and making strategic decisions."
Another student chimed in with additional concerns. "At the very least, you should take some of us with you. It's dangerous to go alone, especially when we don't know what other teams might be operating in the area."
