C11 I Don't like Killing People(1)
Shortly after George issued the ceasefire command, the three besieging Aegis units withdrew, and the remaining Primordial forces followed suit, standing down. It wasn't that they couldn't win; rather, it was important to save George's face, especially in front of others.
Each person mentally sought an exit strategy, taking cover behind George as if engaged in a game of eagle and chicks