Unsure of the strength of the two civilians John is unwilling to attempt to subdue them alone.
Damn, I need to tell the others but if i leave then I might lose these two. I need to know where they are staying before i get the others.
John waits until they have finished there conversation picking up as much of it as he can hear
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Take a 10 on listen for a 18
Once they have finished he follows them until he can find where they are staying
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Continue taking a 10 on move silently and hide