[Hector looks through the glass, and sees the vague outline of a ship in the darkness. There's movement on the deck, though he can't make out numbers or identities from it.]

We could destroy it, but that would take resources, and it could draw attention to our location.

[At this point in their plan, the need for stealth seems to trump speed.]

But then again, even if we go around, there's no guarantee they won't spot us and follow.

[He gives the spyglass back to Alucard.]

If you think your Speaker will wait for us, we'll take the detour. I can pull the same trick that I did this morning to delay any pursuit, and if they still try to follow, or show any sign of raising an alarm, we destroy them.