Paving The Way
Four hours later, Lilith and I emerged from a tent and made our way to a newly set podium. She had filled me in on all that she had done since she arrived and even on some info about the International Contract Agency that was hard to obtain. After all, she had a powerful nation behind her.
We had also prepared a speech that she would give because she was always good at those. I would in turn stand behind her in full support.
The atmosphere in the makeshift camp on the base was charged with anticipation as we stood before the assembled group of UN peacekeeping forces and mercenaries in all. They had answered my call, vowing to stand with me in the face of the imminent threat posed by the ICA in Africa. Lilith's heart swelled with gratitude and a sense of responsibility as she prepared to address them before their journey.