Agent Smith using his powers on soldiers

Furber looked up and down her skintight uniform. “Do you have anything else you’d like to declare before—”
“If you attempt to search my person, I will break both of your thumbs.”
Smith stepped between them. “I think we’re good, don’t you?” He gave the MP a smile. “I’m sure the colonel will agree you’ve done your duty. Thank you, Lieutenant.”
“Yes, sir,” said Furber. He and his squad made a quick retreat.”

Excerpt From Ex-Patriots, pg 252
Peter Clines
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