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"I don't do crime," Elias said, though his stomach cramped from hunger.
The heist was a blur of neon and ozone. Elias used his gift to fry the transport’s electronic locks, the surge of power leaving a metallic taste in his mouth. But they were intercepted. Not by the police, but by a "Support" unit—heavily armored robotic officers designed to take down Powers with lethal efficiency. Code 8
: Powered individuals must register and are often excluded from high-paying jobs. "I don't do crime," Elias said, though his