I step closer to the projection, pointing to the structure.
“They’re expecting you here,” I say. “Which means their actual vulnerability isn’t at the front.”
“It’s reinforced throughout,” someone argues.
“It’s reinforced where they think you’ll push,” I reply.
“And you know that how?” he asks.
“Because that’s how you operate,” I say, glancing at him. “Which means that’s what they prepared for.”
The silence tightens again.
“You’re assuming they think like we do,” Vihl says.
“I’m assuming they studied you,” I reply.
Tyrok’s gaze sharpens slightly.
“They have,” he says.
“Then stop confirming their expectations,” I say.
That lands harder than anything else.
“What’s your alternative,” he asks.
I shift the projection, highlighting another access route.
“You split pressure instead of focusing it,” I say.
“That slows us down,” someone argues.
“It reduces resistance,” I reply.
“It reduces impact.”
“It reduces losses,” I counter.
The room goes quiet again.
“You’re asking me to adjust the plan mid-operation,” Tyrok says.
“I’m asking you to stop being predictable,” I reply.
“That predictability built this,” he says.
“And now it’s being used against you,” I answer.
That sticks.
I can see it.
“You’re not certain,” he says.
“No,” I reply.
That catches him slightly off guard.
