"The Khmer soldier's expression turned from impassive to grim. His companion seemed twitchy. They both raised their AK-47s, released the safeties. "Shit shit shit," Maxim said. "Are you TRYING to get us killed?" "Go home," the Khmer said again."

"Well John," Marikova said. "What's it to be? Shoot out or stand down?" As she expected he said without a trace of emotion, "I guess we'll go home. For now."

"Good man," Marikova said, starting at Nikolai. He relaxed, but only a little. She'd have taken out the two Khmer in front of them while he pinned down the four in the hills long enough for her to help." pg. 87 Chapter 16