"Roger that," the bike came to life in a moment, but that wasn't the only thing making his heart beat a little faster. He peered briefly over his shoulder to glance at the top of Claire's head, grinning in a soft way that he would never admit to later. It was a guilty pleasure of his that someone as tough as Claire would allow him to take the lead and she trusted to follow.

It sure had changed from their first meeting, that's for sure.

"Safety first," some old habits didn't die, apparently, even hard. Police training had him depositing her helmet on before he put on his own. Pulling out of the station, he merged onto the highway again, the light of civilization rapidly receding. The ride was uneventful, the stars winking from beyond the sky.

Despite the circumstances that brought them here, Leon was grateful to have this kind of closeness with Claire. He'd go so far as to say intimate, as he doubted Claire revealed this side of herself with anyone-- Chris was actively avoiding being around to give her the space to he a younger sister anymore. Coming from a family where he was the only child, it was nice to be included... and to be abandoned, well.

It didn't sit well with him. Reaching behind him, he knocked gently on her helmet and turned his head slightly. "When was the last time you went camping on purpose?"