Amara's POV
People like us need legitimate identities for operational cover.
When we were younger, we might have enrolled in some unaccredited overseas institution.
Years later, we'd dabble in business ventures or take nominal positions at Steel Trine Territory subsidiaries, building fake work histories.
But this is the age of big data.
Someone who's been off-grid for years can't manufacture a flawless background.
Government agencies will spot the inconsistencies immediately during any serious investigation.
Unless you go Garrett's route—murder someone and steal their identity through plastic surgery.
But we're not that desperate. No need for such extremes.
My profile took years to construct, with constant travel between domestic and international locations.
Cygnus let out a bitter laugh. "So you're telling me I can't touch that fake Cosmogony?"
I replied, "You called her fake yourself."
"Fine... Since I'm bored anyway, I'll help you handle that demon," Cygnus said.
