Chase walked around within the camouflage tent that covered the vehicle in its entirety, masking both its silhouette and its heat from possible observers. The thermal covering also created an almost-comfortable warmth. Blanchard was working on top of the T-bird, methodically repairing the drone rack. Gordani was alternately inside and outside the Rapier's Touch , trying to rig the electronics for something Chase wanted to try. Chase had offered to help, but the pilot had politely refused, seeming to take the offer as a personal challenge. Freid had been sitting inside too, periodically projecting herself astrally and surveying the area for pursuit. She'd been the one to suggest that he talk to Cara. Chase had also noticed that Cara continued to be upset following the one-sided fight with the truck, but he'd been reluctant to attempt a talk ever since their confrontation over her chips.