[Greater Acadia]

When the line went dead, Timothy Gargant hung up the phone. Sighing, he wiped his face with his hand, taking a moment to collect himself. One of two things just happened. Either someone within Kerlile's government was making a power-play and trying to start a war, which Rebecca Arnott was moving to deal with. Or she'd just be caught out in a lie and was trying to save face. Personally, the he couldn't understand why she'd go through the trouble of setting up a meeting if she was just going to move troops at the same time. If it happened only a few days later, then maybe he could understand it.

Either way, it almost didn't matter. He had to prioritize the security of Greater Acadia and her citizens.

"General Davis." He said, turning to the General in question, who stiffened slightly in response. "How soon can we get troops to the border?"

"Fourth Corps is ready to deploy sir. I can have them in position by tomorrow morning." Came Davis' smart reply. "Naval and Air assets are also in position to counter any incursions for Kerlile."

"Good, have them dig in and defend for now. If Kerlile tries anything, I want their forces under our guns the minute they cross the border." Gargant ordered.

"Understood, sir." The General acknowledged, before saluting and leaving the room. He glanced toward Director Belle, only to find her returning the grim look he knew was on his own face.

Things had just gotten a lot more complicated.