Cassius absorbed this, then smiled—genuine respect showing in his expression.
"Then let's make sure you have every possible advantage." He returned to the maps with renewed focus, spreading them out across the table systematically. "We have three hours before you need to start preparing. Let's use that time to go through every detail until you could execute this mission in your sleep."
He pulled out a smaller notebook filled with precise observations.
"First, timing analysis. The guard patrols operate on exact six-minute circuits—I've timed them over seventy-two observations and they're consistent to within ten seconds. The patrols change shifts at eight PM, which creates a brief window of chaos as new guards take position and outgoing guards report. That three-minute overlap is when they're least attentive because they're focused on handoff procedures rather than actual security."
Cassius traced the patrol routes on the map with his finger.
