>>5290058The irony of this particular stratagem aren’t lost on you; that you’re mimicking the tactics of your former foes to strike back against an even greater threat. But just because it comes from the enemy playbook doesn’t mean it won’t work in a pinch.
Your next priority is to give yourself some wiggle room should things get down and dirty in closer quarters. Another tried-and-true insurgent technique makes an appearance as you start digging foxholes.
Luckily, Shade had some old entrenching tools that the both of you put to good use, digging a zigzagged pattern of holes in key spots throughout the twisting canyon. And in case you start running dry, you stock as much ammo as you can comfortably fit in each one.
But then, you have a flash of inspiration. Since you’re being extracted and won’t need the Humvee anymore, you rip and strip as much metal plating as you can tear off and fashion it into covers for the foxholes.
Sprinkle a load of sand on top, and voila! Got yourself a network of spiderholes. It’s a rush job to be sure, but it blends in well-enough with the environment. Besides, it’s not like anyone’s going to have the luxury of time to poke around without getting shot at.
Unless you’re dealing with some particularly eagle-eyed opposition, you shouldn’t have much to worry about.
As you finish digging the final hole, you let out a deep sigh of relief and shotgun the rest of your bottle of water.
Never thought you’d miss Gotham, but here we are. Hopefully, Gremlin was able to pass on your message to everyone important to you. Jack’s probably been panicking at your abrupt vanishing act, but at least he’s got some inkling of the truth now.
As a last precaution, you pick out a spot near one of the spiderholes, dig a small (but deep) hole, and stash the case of plague samples inside.
Should help reduce the chances of it catching a stray round during the fight and rendering this entire excursion an exercise in futility.
And if you and Shade go down for good, at least you’ll be able to laugh from the afterlife as they scrounge around for their prize.
