The General smiled.  “At this point, it isn’t.  As I said, it’s a precautionary measure.”

“Sir?” A soldier bearing the three stripes of a military Sergeant had approached them from the side, saluting the General formally.  “The men are awaiting your orders?”

The General nodded briefly at him and then turned back to Drake and Amanda.  “If you’ll excuse me?  Miss Hoyer, perhaps we could meet later once I’ve settled in?”

Amanda frowned then nodded.  “Sure.”

The General left with the Sergeant, talking in low voices as they made their way towards the two nearest military transport vehicles, closely shadowed by two burly soldiers. 

“Something smells funny.” Drake said softly to Aman...

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