[It's a good thing they're both wearing helmets. Not because these are deadly speeds -- which they are -- but because if not for the built-in visor, the feeling of the freezing air hitting their skin at this speed would probably be very painful.
They run over some uneven ground, and for a few seconds that feel very long, they appear to be floating over the ground instead of running on it.]
[But they slam back down on the ground, kicking up a flurry of snow. Still, Kim looks unfazed, and the vehicle stays fairly stable despite the jump.
Anyway, the lodge is looking very small from where they've zoomed off too, so Kim finally starts letting off the gas and turns them around, so they're not gaining any more distance.]
Okay... looks like I can work with this. You want to try?
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[He will do JUST THAT.]
[He is so Victorian. Nothing has ever moved this fast in his life.]
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[He sounds composed, but there is definitely some excitement in his voice.]
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[i was going to say he doesn't know about horsepower but looks like that was used for steam engines in the 18th century so.]
[anyways he feels like his heart is going to fly out of his head, at this rate. poor Irene is hanging on for dear life]
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My Kineema can do up to 180. I'm curious to see what this can do.
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[SIR]
Just! Do be careful-!!!
[he is having fun but he's still like AHHHHHHHHHHHHH at the moment]
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They run over some uneven ground, and for a few seconds that feel very long, they appear to be floating over the ground instead of running on it.]
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[!!!!!]
[????????????????????????????????????]
We're...we're flying?!!!
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[But they slam back down on the ground, kicking up a flurry of snow. Still, Kim looks unfazed, and the vehicle stays fairly stable despite the jump.
Anyway, the lodge is looking very small from where they've zoomed off too, so Kim finally starts letting off the gas and turns them around, so they're not gaining any more distance.]
Okay... looks like I can work with this. You want to try?
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[He just slumps forward with a big PHEW.]
My heart feels like it's going one hundred miles a minute-! You're really used to this?
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Somewhat. Back home, the roads aren't so good for high speed driving, and there are speed limits imposed for public safety.
It's a rare opportunity to be able to test a machine's limits. Don't see it much outside of motorcar racing events.
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[Yes, he can understand that. Limited, and then...]
Free, to drive to the stars, if you'd like. [A light smile.] You're really quite passionate about this, aren't you?
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[It's a bit too embarrassing to just come out and say that yes, this is his passion.]
I'm no mechanic, nor a collector of machines... but I am a bit of an enthusiast.
[They've slowed down enough that he can cut the engine and hop off, giving Sholmes room to scooch up into the driver's seat.]
Here -- your turn.
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[Alright, time to move! Irene, poor daemon, is just preening her feathers, still a bit rattled from the experience.]
Let's see...once again, right hand for gas, left hand for brake, red button for...stop, yes?
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[He settles into the rear seat, Cecile perching on his knee.]
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[And pressing his thumb down on the right, and .........they're off! AND WOW. THEY'RE OFF! THIS IS FAST]
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Cool. Kim's just gonna enjoy the ride and hope they don't crash.]