A quick glance at the obvious erection bulging on the left side of Walter's briefs answered her question for her.Jessica appeared a little nervous, an... Katy knew they had discussed how to approach her. She smiled inwardly, thinking, Whatever it is, I'm game for it."Hi guys," Katy said, while Jessica feigned covering Walter's eyes."Wow, some suit you've got there, Katy!" Jessica said, then noticed Walter's bulge, and winced.Trying to make the best of the situation, Jessica quickly blurted,. “Terry, we are getting intel about some very unpleasant people, who wish to avenge the scorched earth way we reacted when Cathay was killed. You might need to tighten down the castle and prepare for reprisals.”He wasn’t one to push the panic button early, so I took his warning seriously and beefed up our protection details. We hired several Special Forces veterans and equipped them for just about anything, including an air assault. The castle was very secure. After it was bombed we added lots. There's a clearing, it's ideal. First Officer, as quiet as you can make it, land us there. Not straight down, go low and come in at an angle, we don't want to make a show."As Cherney obliged, Miller turned to his troops."Now, soldiers, as soon as we're down I want you to deploy as we planned. Get yourselves situated and in camouflage. Sergeant, set it up. Half crescent, nobody's in anybody's line of fire. Be prepared to shift, like I told you, either direction if we need to, but keep to strict. They set off to climb the steep path, and managed to finish their ascent by noon, though Hyandai was completely spent at the finish, and Harlen had to nearly carry her. They peered down at the fortress. Bands of the orcs were fanning out from it, and he pulled forth his spyglass again.Two groups of over a dozen of the foul creatures were pressing toward the pass they had ascended. He examined them as best he could at this distance. They seemed to be searching as they went, meaning they had not.