Reconnaissance

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Reconnaissance
You may be looking for the short story.

Reconnaissance, or "recky", was the act of exploring unfamiliar terrain on foot with a strategic purpose.

The Mistress and K9 frequently enjoyed bouts of "recky" during their travels prior to moving to Ecto-Space, and the Mistress felt mildly nostalgic about doing so again when they explored the grounds outside the imperial palace on Jokastarna. (AUDIO: The Choice)