So her fellow racer does have some skill. Pearl's going to have to act fast and concentrate. She takes a deep breath, letting it out as she pulls ahead and starts weaving an illusion. It's a big one--so she can't necessarily make it tangible, but it should be enough to get the job done and cause some confusion.

Behind them and to their left a third racer appears from around a side street. This third racer rushes up from behind to catch up--Pearl's new distraction--matching pace with her original opponent. Pearl uses the distraction to pull off another turn and by now if the person is a Portland native they'll realize that Pearl is making a course that will take them to the river.