"Thank you," he said -- Carlos appreciated that. There was little Carlos hated more than blind belief of lies, or being dishonestly discredited. His guard wasn't exactly down, not completely, but for now, between the offer of medical help and the assertion that she didn't believe the Capitol about him, Carlos was willing to extend trust to Joan.

"Are you here to salvage parts? I don't think we can get any of these running again and they're too conspicuous to make a good long-term hiding place, but maybe something could be constructed from what's left of the engine."