SEVER ZERO
"Tank is right. We've been staring at digital crosshairs for weeks. We need to get out of the apartment. Put your shoes on, Jinx. That's an order from your squad leader."
Kara stiffened. She understood the unspoken threat perfectly: Play the part, or we all die. "Yes, Ren," Kara whispered, pushing her bowl away.
The interior of the Phantom smelled like rich, synthetic leather and ozone.
Leo sat in the driver's seat, his massive hands gripping the haptic steering yoke. The dashboard was a seamless curve of glowing holographic displays, projecting traffic patterns, altitude metrics, and biometric feedback.
"Engaging manual override," Leo grinned, tapping a flashing green icon on the console. "