"Hey Maria, are you actually working for Leon now?" Arryl asked me.

"Nah" I said, finally striking a spark and lighting the fire, "just playacting to get close enough to learn his weakness--I don't think he's buying it though."

I looked outside, it looked like we were going to be here a while, so I pulled out some food I'd brought along and offered some to Skylar and Arryl.

"Help yourselves."

They both took some, then I pulled out a sandwich and began to eat as well. As we ate, I listened to the sound of the rain, memorizing it in case anyone tried using it to sneak up on us.