Chapter 17They broke up as the general came down from the platform, people heading out talking excitedly in groups. Javi wanted to go talk to Razz and Stanten to get their take on all of this, but someone waylaid him with a hand on his arm. He turned to see Binach. “Lieutenant. Good to see you.” It seemed like a long time ago that he’d been sending her his reports as a liaison. And calling her Rosie. Now they both wore uniforms, and she outranked him, Rosie didn’t seem appropriate anymore. “And you, Mr Barasa. If you have a moment, the general would like to say hello.” A polite fiction to be asked. She was his commanding officer now. He waved at Razz, a small later gesture, and followed Binach. “Legionnaire Barasa reporting, General,” Javi said when they arrived at the general’s side.

