"Awesome. I can totally pass it off like an Instagram filter or something," Pepper declared. There would be ways of ensuring Valdis' secrets remained secret until she was ready. Even if she didn't post the images, they would be cool shots.

She laughed as Valdis rocketed away from Hila, snapping the faceplate shut and following the Hellhound down the beach. There was no way Pepper could keep up with them outside the armor, but in it she could easily outrun them. For now, she came level with Valdis' shoulder, a few yards to her right. "Are we headed anywhere in particular?"