A Humbling Exchange

The sun beat down on the rugged terrain, its golden light reflecting off jagged rocks and uneven ground. Ace stood silently at the edge of a ridge, his sharp eyes scanning the landscape below. His posture was calm but commanding, a stark contrast to the environment’s chaotic topography. Beside him, Andrea Thorn reviewed a map on her tablet, her movements precise and purposeful.

“This section here,” Andrea said, pointing to a particularly steep incline. “It’s unstable. Reinforcements won’t be enough if we’re aiming for sustainability.”

Ace crossed his arms, tilting his head slightly. “Rerouting the flow through the lower ridge might work,” he replied. His voice was measured, each word deliberate. “But it’ll cost us time. Is it worth it?”

Andrea glanced at him, her expression neutral. “If you’re willing to sacrifice time for structural integrity, yes.”

Ace didn’t respond immediately, his attention pulled toward a faint sound in the distance—a car engine, growing louder by the second. Hi
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