Six hours later, the three Orison patrol ships moved toward the wreck field, with Talyra well ahead of them.
The suspected recovery group arrived first and immediately spread out. Two recovery vessels approached the large technical wreck while the converted cargo ship remained farther behind.
The two armed patrol ships moved to opposite sides of the formation, taking positions that gave them a clear view of the surrounding space.
Rhoswen studied the same tactical feed from Valeris. "They know they're doing something they shouldn't."
"Probably," Aurelian replied.
"Can I say definitely?"
"No."
Rhoswen sighed dramatically and leaned back in her seat. "You're no fun."
Aurelian ignored the complaint and focused on Talyra's feed. "Can they see you?"
"No," Talyra answered confidently. Her destroyer remained well outside the group's normal sensor range, running with its emissions reduced. "They haven't reacted to my position."
"Good. Stay hidden."
