The return to U.S. soil was quiet. Controlled. Methodical.
The transformation had begun hours before they reached customs. In the chartered jet's compact cabin, Phoenix worked with the precision of a theater costume designer, distributing identity documents that had been crafted with meticulous attention to detail. Each passport bore the wear patterns of genuine travel, complete with appropriate visa stamps and entry records that would hold up under scrutiny.
New names. New passports. New stories.
In the aircraft, Lila made minor adjustments to her appearance while examining her image in the bathroom mirror. Darker hair thanks to a short-term dye that would disappear after a few weeks. Contact lenses that caused her hazel eyes to turn brown. A small scar along her jawline, created with
