7The first thing Eric saw in the cage room were two swords, two illegal leather scabbards, and two cross-chest weapon belts lying on Kyra’s workbench. Lucy had completely disarmed the attackers which didn’t surprise him. He’d bet money the companion protection protocol she was running was just a redefined copy of her military programming.
In two of Nero’s five holding cells, figures covered all in black lay motionless on cots. Both looked like ancient Japanese warriors in their dark clothing. What were they called? He was not as good at military history as Peyton was. Oh, yes… now he remembered. Ninjas. The attackers were dressed like ninjas. The dark, head-to-toe, full coverage clothing was meant to completely hide their real identities, and in their case, probably also their gender.
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