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We peel out, vehicles racing down the access road while rogues provide covering fire. Behind us, I hear Ironwood screaming orders, guards mobilizing too late to stop our escape.

"They bought it." Ryder laughs through comms. "They actually thought you came to negotiate instead of running a rescue operation."

"People see what they expect to see." I grin. "They expected the Moonfire Luna to be arrogant and demanding."

"That was brilliant." Phoenix is almost giddy. "We pulled off a ...