Alex leaned forward slightly, studying the glowing script floating in the air before casting a sideways glance at Victoria.
"Twelve hours of total invisibility to the world, and three charges," Alex remarked, tapping his fingers thoughtfully against the leather steering wheel. "Sounds tailor-made for an afternoon escape."
Victoria leaned closer, her dark eyes scanning the shimmering violet description with genuine intrigue. For someone who had spent decades outmaneuvering electronic surveillance and private investigators, the sheer utility of the item was staggering.
"A distortion field that fools optical recognition algorithms and spiritual aura sweeps simultaneously..." Victoria murmured, a faint, impressed smile curving her lips. "If half of what this claims is true, Richard could be standing three feet away on the sidewalk and his eyes would slide right past me. It's more than enough. In fact, it's almost terrifyingly convenient."
