[GM]
"Looks like you'll meet my pa first!  He's the one in the armored 
truck!" he says proudly.  "You better call him Major Pournelle.  He's 
on 'official' business as he calls it."
[/GM]

[Ted]
With utmost discretion, Ted checks the counter on his rifle's e-clip. 
Should things turn ugly, he will be ready.
[/Ted]