Edward was leaning on a wall of the waiting area looking over others who were there, his look lingering on one member he saw who was looking over something seemingly intent. While he was waiting he took one last look at his metal plate looking it over before putting it away again somewhat nervous of his first deployment on an evaluation mission in the Panther's ranks. Not long after, it was announce they were to come into the briefing. He took his seat and paid close attention to the briefing. 

During the briefing he was already looking over the enemy strength and a little curiosity sparked of what could be in there for it to be guarded like that but he let go of that thought as it was not for him to be concerned over. He was determined to have this cargo secured along a place on the Panthers crew.  

“We're heading out in an hour,” Cecilia informed the pilots. “Until then, make any preparations to your FRAMEs and be ready to move. Any questions?”  

He had none at the moment but he made a point of listening to the questions through.