Several minutes later, three Guardian APCs separated from the main formation and approached the checkpoint.
Bulldog One and Two moved farther toward the sides, leaving the center of the road open for Brandon's convoy.
Genevieve watched the middle Guardian stop. She expected Golden Eagle to be inside.
The rear ramp opened and four DASFs dismounted first, staying close to the vehicle with their weapons lowered.
Genevieve did not recognize any of them, although their adaptive combat suits were familiar.
Brandon stepped out behind them and walked toward the checkpoint.
Genevieve barely paid him any attention at first. She was still waiting for someone else to come out.
The ramp began closing. When no one else came out, Genevieve finally looked at Brandon properly.
"Good evening, Agent Courbet. Commander Joseph Brandon. I'm leading the southern advance."
Brandon offered his hand. Genevieve looked past him toward the closed Guardian.
"Where's Golden Eagle?"
