13BrothersAs random as it initially seemed, Conn had chosen a good time to approach the border crossing. Two guards had moved down the hill on the far side of the road to throw the football over a longer distance, effectively putting them out of play. Five more were milling around city-side, maybe half a sports-field-length away. And, the final three were lounging up against a couple of old Jeeps, parked by the checkpoint building, relaxed and chatting. As soon as Conn had opened the car door, Soren leaned back to get his sniper rifle from the back seat, never taking his eyes off the demon. He ran through scenarios. In this state, Conn wouldn’t be able to turn into his Core form if he was attacked, he was too weak. If the three closest guards got a few good shots off first, who knew wha