Spinister doesn't back away when Tarn reaches out to grab his shoulder but he does stiffen at the unwelcome touch and shake, optics narrowed into vivid slivers of red.

"Why? So you can put them on the List too?" His voice was level but there was venom under the cool tone. "They gave me supplies and I'm using them to help you. That's all you need to know about them."

"Besides, they only gave me the canister." Spinister reaches up to untie the tarp from around his neck. "I actually did find the welder and the steel sheets by myself."