Recon. Short for reconnaissance; soldier's shorthand of a loan word from a language not of his world. (Never thought it'd be something to grow used to.)

Chrysos nods in acknowledgement, trying to shake off the brief wandering thought. Focus.

"If we put in about six hours a night, we should be moving at a decent pace." More thinking out loud than directly addressing her. "At least one person, if not two, on watch at any given time throughout the night, starting with a full sweep of the area at first arrival in the evening. We should ensure the place is deserted before commencing work."

He glances to one side of the compound that they can see, then the other, frowning. Was this place even really securely clear, right now...?