[Mikumo's first order of business once the ATV is parked is opening up the water tanks she was carrying - she pricked holes in the lids on the off chance she needed to access the contents on the ride itself, but it'll be more practical to have them entirely open in terms of being able to respond to any problems that might arise. Once that's done, she steps off the vehicle and circles the area herself, wider out than Codi, pinpointing spots that would more easily conceal enemies and giving herself a catalogue of where to keep a particularly close eye on.
It's difficult to miss Codi's lingering around the preparations, though, and while there's a level of time sensitivity to this, it's not as immediate as Mikumo's used to. So while she's not exactly gentle, she doesn't really need to be brutal in this situation either.]
If you need a minute to calm down and focus, take it. This is likely the quietest it'll be, so take advantage of it.
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It's difficult to miss Codi's lingering around the preparations, though, and while there's a level of time sensitivity to this, it's not as immediate as Mikumo's used to. So while she's not exactly gentle, she doesn't really need to be brutal in this situation either.]
If you need a minute to calm down and focus, take it. This is likely the quietest it'll be, so take advantage of it.