The controller, a far more dramatic soul than anyone in the group is. He is levitating fairly high in the air, looking down on where the vehicle is. He's also not completely stupid, having a hazy magical barrier protecting from attacks from below. It's not clear how strong the barrier is, but that's still some kind of protection.<br/><br/>Just like the black mask is identity protection.<br/><br/>"Surrender them, and you will be allowed to slink back into the shadows, runner." The floating person sounds like they are willing to get either answer.