If the foreign policy of the Federative Republic of Radimostan could be summarized in two words, it would be 'low profile'. The Radimostanian government was not really interested in global games orchestrated by continent-sprawling superpowers, or by even more powerful international coalitions. This fact shaped all the Radimostanian diplomatic mission, including the one in New Edom. The embassy thus wasn't a large neo-classical palace with dozens of people, instead, it was quite modest, two-story building with a small yard where two SUVs were normally parked. If it wouldn't be for the flag with four blue stripes, and an armed guard at the entry, you couldn't say this building serves any importance.
Minister-Counselour Macek was just preparing various paperwork to be signed by Dušek when he comes back. He didn't pay attention to what was going on outside, actually, all the windows were blocked by curtains due to security reasons. But then the firearms could be heard, followed by an explosion, and another. It didn't take long before Captain Havelka, Chief of Security, appeared at the doors of Macek's office.
"Sir, we are here to get you to the basement, alongside the rest of the civilian personnel."
Macke obviously tried to get all the information from Havelka, but it was hopeless. The captain didn't know much more than him, but the shooting and explosions were enough to order an emergency and get everyone into safety. They were just on the stairwell when a distressful knocking on the main door could be heard. Captain Havelka called the entry guard.
"Master sergeant, do you hear me? What's going on up there?"
"It seems like some protesters are asking, and also trying to get inside, sir. Should I let them in?"
Havelka and Macek looked at each other. Both of them not sure what to do. Then Macek finally made a decision.
"We should... We should tet them in."
"With all due respect, minister." Responded Havelka. "I don't think that's really wise, they might be
"I understand that... But whatever is going out there... I mean, they wouldn't be knocking and pleading just like that if they would be part of it. Those are definitely people in need, and we should help them."
Captain sighed. "Do as you wish, minister. He said and relayed the information to the guards at the gate.
Fineberg, New Edom, Inside the Radimostanian embassy
After circa dozen and half people were let in, one of the troops approached Smolak and whispered to him. "The embassy can't hold more people, we will have to close for now."
The master sergeant nodded and signaled his men to return back into the building. When those who remained outside realized what was going on, the hell broke loose. Everyone was trying to push inside, and it almost looked like they will be able to overcome the guard. Only when the embassy security deployed tear gas most people scattered. Finally, the rest lost any hope to get inside when the sounds of Edomite guns became louder and louder, finally letting the gendarmes shut the door completely.
Fineberg, New Edom, Ambassador's vehicle
Sergeant Svoboda, sitting right next to Kolář took a walkie-talkie into his hands. "Embassy? This is the ambassador's vehicle. We are almost at the building, but the road is jammed. Can you tell us if there is a diff-
The chatter was suddenly interrupted by an explosion very close, probably near the rear of the SUV. It seemed like everything is mostly alright, whatever just exploded, it had been too weak to actually penetrate the vehicle completely. Outside a flat tire, everything was intact.
Sergeant shook his head, almost like if the tried to shook off the dizziness that came on him. "Everyone alright?" He asked. Everyone inside positively responded. Well, almost everyone responded.
"David? David!" Ambassador's wife began to panic and cry as she realized that single shrapnel had been able to get through after all.