The mission had gone off without a hitch, but as the final stretch of the train ride neared, both Zephany and Kendrick knew the most delicate part was yet to come. Neither of them could afford a mistake—not now.
Zephany was the first to move. Still in her Eclipse disguise, she quietly slipped into one of the private restrooms located near the connecting passage between the train cars. It was narrow, a bit stuffy, but gave just enough space for what she needed. She locked the door behind her, dropped her bag onto the closed toilet lid, and opened a hidden compartment stitched into the lining. Out came makeup wipes, a clean pair of glasses, and a change of soft clothes. She took a deep breath.
