The thrill was in the chase, anyway. Ryuga didn't seem to mind, for the moment, that she kept out of reach. Mercifully it kept him occupied for the moment.

Felix stiffened just slightly. Even used to Phoebe's affection, he still found it difficult to accept, and was too fond of her still to say anything.

"Yes, that it will. I only wish we could be rid of that ship sitting outside. It isn't a pleasant reminder regardless of what didn't happen on it."

Of course, it would be easier if that was the only thing weighing on Ashura's mind. Gideon's arrival continued to put a strain on them both.