In a few years. You're right, this is kind of complicated,
I never said it was less important, but it is slightly odd to wake up and be told 'You're here to fight in our war'. I'm an agent, so I'll presumably be on the front lines in some situations.
I suppose that answers one of my other questions about you being from the future. There are multiple futures and people from those co-existing all in one place? This is turning into an episode of Doctor Who