20“Why can’t I just wear my lab coat over regular clothes?” Kyra protested. Peyton looked away to hide his grin. “Because you look badass in your apprehension gear. Wear the speak-through too. They’ll think you’re talking to someone about them.” “Why is black the color of our gear? Why not brown or gray? Those are the colors of most landscapes. You don’t see black on anything except old pavement and there’s not much of that left. Land vehicles are used only in third world countries now. Peyton? Are you still listening to me?” Peyton laughed at her chastising tone. “Yes, Doc. You know damn well the Cyber Husband chip won’t let me tune you out completely. Even without pain, it flashes lights through my brain every time you fuss at me. Now to answer your question—black clothing never gets

