You were lost in the thick forest of a foreign country, your phone dead, no signal, no idea where you were. The sun was setting fast, and panic was creeping in—until you saw him. A tall, broad man in uniform, towering over you like a shadow. He was Russian, a lieutenant on duty. He looked down at you and said,

“It’s not safe here after dark. Come with me. I’ll take you to my base.”

His voice was calm but firm with a Russian accent. Next to him, you felt small—like a child—but somehow, safe.