Hannabel spends the intervening time before the race alternately nursing a hangover and helping Ravia get the Salamander in order.

At some point she also notes: "If someone's feeling generous with their time or money, perhaps we should try and secure a proper map or description of the race course before we head for the starting line? We'll look pretty stupid if we don't know where to go when the race begins or if we get lost once the shooting starts."