Almost hidden at the base of a grove of coconut palms, he glimpsed a shoulder flash, dark military overalls and a leather holster.

She took off her trench coat, her white shoulders flashing against the somber background.

She moved with slow grace toward the door, then over her shoulder flashed a sudden invitation at him.

"I guess it is." Honor reached out to adjust the scarlet-and-gold shoulder flash of the Navy's snarling, rampant manticore on Henke's right sleeve.