Zain moved through the upper-level BB-1 shopping center.
He spotted Velra almost immediately.
Still in civilian wear.
Black jacket draped over a slim, high-necked top.
Tight black pants hugging her long legs.
She was browsing a rack of dark designer dresses.
To others, she looked like just another stylish woman with expensive taste.
But to Zain, she glowed.
He activated Quiet Step, then layered it with Quick Step.
He quickly moved around and appeared behind her. Silently.
He added Fading in the Dark, vanishing from public view.
He leaned forward slightly, voice low in her ear.
"You're picking out clothes in the middle of a city you just terrorized?"
Velra froze for a moment, then turned her head slightly.
A wide smirk curled on her lips.
"Master... What a surprise."
He stepped closer, still hidden from the crowd.
"Don't play with me."
Velra gave a playful shrug.
"I'm not. You caught me. Shopping."
Zain's eyes narrowed.
"You weren't alone the other night."
