They're ready for war," she said slowly. "Which means they know something we don't," Kelvin said. "Or they're counting on something we haven't anticipated." As the standoff continued, a third figure emerged from the crowd Catherine, the old woman who'd helped establish the realm. She carried a white flag, the ancient symbol of negotiation. "They want to talk," Dutch observed. "Or they're buying time," Sandra countered. Kelvin lowered his radio. "Either way, we need to respond. If we open fire now without at least appearing willing to negotiate, we look like the bad ones. That'll unite every faction against us." "So we talk," Sandra said. "Draw them in closer, get them in position, then spring the trap." "Agreed," Kelvin said. "Dutch, come with us. Everyone else, maintain positions and await orders." As they walked out to meet Catherine in the neutral ground between forces, Sandra leaned close to Kelvin. "Remember we're the reasonable ones here. We're trying to resolve this p
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