We have more people and time is on our side, just a bit more time and more reinforcements, regular troops, will arrive.
The net was fast closing in, and there was no escape for the Black Box.
Leaf quietly watched his companions' arrangements, and after all, the KGB had already suffered casualties. According to the CIA's usual tactics, several of them would have to die.
It didn't matter to Leaf; he was almost happy, so he wouldn't stop Larry's actions.
But it was too late now because the air support had arrived.
"This is Crocodile Group, calling Leaf, please respond, over."
Leaf looked up but saw no aircraft, and he didn't know what Crocodile Group had at their disposal, fighter jets or helicopters, whose radio power was much greater. He could receive the call, but his reply might not be received by the aircraft above.
Still, Leaf had to respond to prevent the CIA from taking a roundabout attack which would save a few lives, granting them an advantage, which was infuriating.