Chapter Forty-One “What’s our status?” Erik asked, circling the company from a distance, safely ensconced in the MX 60. He’d changed the vehicle to a dull gray color and altered the transponder signal. That would cut down on recognition. He was using a disguise, but depending on how aware the local conspiracy members were, that might not help him escape without them realizing he’d been there. It didn’t matter. The most important time for secrecy was before a mission, not afterward. While Emma had been able to change the transponder on Jia’s flitter, she couldn’t do anything about the color. They would need to look into an upgrade. He doubted this would be the last time they needed both flitters for a mission, and for that matter, Anne and Kant would need their own vehicles. “Preparing

