Carter Levin stood in front of the monitor for a long time without moving. When he did move, it was quick and only enough to reach out and enter the codes he’d been given. As he waited for the connection, he retreated once again to stillness.

At last the call was picked up.

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"Carter."

"Ms. Kumar."

"Are you still on P41?"

"At the moment. I called to tell you that all traces of them have disappeared. I'm sorry."

Kumar sighed. "I'll put some resources onto it. Don't worry, Carter. We'll find them again. In the meantime, it's just as well. There's still the other problem that needs to be taken care of."

"Yes, Ms. Kumar."