To get into the car meant to walk away from B.A.B.E.L., she knew. For minutes, or hours, who knew. It meant leaving the place she'd owed a duty to ever since they'd welcomed her as one of their own. It meant being selfish, even if just for a little while, and running away-- this time more than just a brief flight away until she had to return. More than just mental distancing.

But it also meant placing her trust in Jolt, and never once had Naomi hesitated to do so. That wasn't about to change now.

Taking a deep breath, she slowly stepped forward, one foot in front of the other, until she'd not only reached the car but climbed inside.