The decision clearly went against established military doctrine, but Arthur's casual immunity to small arms fire and sudden appearance in a helicopter had convinced command that conventional protocols were inadequate for dealing with such individuals.
"We'll contact Leroy immediately and arrange a meeting at his current operational location," Command continued with resignation that reflected their lack of viable alternatives. "Please understand that appropriate security measures will be implemented regardless of your cooperation with identification procedures."
Arthur's smile carried satisfaction at achieving his immediate objectives despite their security concerns. "Acceptable terms. I appreciate your approach to unusual circumstances."
After the communication ended, the higher-ups immediately activated priority channels to reach Australia's champion, their conversation carrying obvious stress about the unprecedented nature of the situation they were coordinating.
