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[stickshift]

So, who all here is into racing?

[simple, direct, to the point. she's smiling as she says it, though. It's about equal parts mischievous and competitive.]

Oh! And for anyone working on or interested in Mr. Kent's newspaper, I'm going to be writing a section on automotives. If anyone has any information on any of the vehicles or mechanics here, I'd love to talk shop. Thanks.

[She gives the camera a little wave, and disconnects.]

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[demon_brat]

Racing should be entertaining.

[So maybe he looks juuuust a bit tired. But he can be enthusiastic enough for this. Oh, yes.]

Cars or bikes?

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[stickshift]

[Oh it's her favourite tiny superhero that she doesn't actually know is a superhero. Asami has a warm smile for him.]

I've got a motorcycle. Cars are a little harder to come by... maybe we could ask Lieuen to sponsor it, hm?

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[demon_brat]

[He's special like that. Or, rather, he's not had to show up around her as Robin...]

Mmm. I wonder if we do, what strings will be attached if he agrees.

Bikes can do, for now, and we can upgrade to cars if there is sufficient... interest.

City, or outside? I'm sure we car ask some of the talented people who have arrived for assistance in making a challenging course.

[wherethestoryis]

Automotives, huh.

[Beware the look of anticipation.]

You race, or just a fan?

[stickshift]

A little bit of both, actually.

[She also builds them, but hey.]

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[ancillary]

I wasn't aware we would be having a "guest" run newspaper. Sounds nice.

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[stickshift]

[Asami isn't actually certain quite what to make of Miranda, but she tries for a tentative smile.]

Miss Lawson. I think it'll be interesting - and useful. None of us can read the kedan newspapers yet, so... it gives us a way to stay updated, if we aren't a big fan of these devices.

[She waves a hand at the consoles.]

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[andaway]

I- it's just Clark, really.

[Mr Kent just makes him feel old.]

And about this racing... you will be careful, won't you?

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[stickshift]

Clark.

[She nods a little to the name.]

Of course! I've been around vehicles since I was a little girl. I'm pretty experienced. Though you're welcome to come and supervise if you're worried?

[That last bit is the tiniest bit teasing. She doesn't need protection, but it still feels nice when people are protective of her.]

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[crotcharrow]

You rang?

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[stickshift]

[She laughs.]

You're disqualified, Mister. I think everyone already knows how fast you are.

[wholenewstory]

Had a - motorcycle. Back home. Never raced, though.

[stickshift]

Do you think you'd enjoy it?

[Because hey, it's not for everyone.]

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[thatimaysleep]

[racing, huh.

she remembers eddie doing some of that, though more often he was outrunning something in that moderately-badass-but-over-encumbered druid plow. still, that's racing of a sort.

and she remembers her own hearse, which didn't come with her and doesn't appear when she tries to summon it. she wasn't really attached to it, but ... well.

it was a nice hearse.

a really nice hearse.]

I never did a lot of it, but when I had the chance ... it was enjoyable.

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[stickshift]

Ophelia! I'm glad to hear from you.

[no really.]

Would you like to give it a try here?

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[redjay]

You got a way of getting a guy's attention.

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[stickshift]

Not the first time I've heard that, if you can believe it.

[her tone is gently teasing.]

Is that you, Ross?

[He's always been anonymous before, so she doesn't recognize the ID.]

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[pyritic]

Racing... I've done some. [ aaand he likes it, so he's a little pinged by this, ngl. ] Not on vehicles, though.

[ Unless you count that one time he was escorting a getaway truck and smashing all the other riders up as "racing". It did involve some serious speed. But he probably shouldn't volunteer that tidbit. ]

How do you get a motorcycle here? Doesn't look like they're common.

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[stickshift]

Oh? Are you an athlete?

[Never heard of chocobos? Never heard of chocobos.]

Well, they aren't uncommon, I think you just have to know where to look. I work at a garage, and it was a beat-up old loner they used to give to customers. I fixed it up, and worked out a payment plan with my boss.

[You bet she's proud of her bike.]

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[iron_ego]

Racing? [Tony's eyebrow goes up and he dons his suave smile.] Sweetheart, I own some of the fastest cars known to man. [A tiny shrug as he picks up a mug of something -- coffee, today, honest -- and takes a sip.] Don't get me wrong here, but don't you find car racing so passe now that we've nailed the whole supersonic deal?

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[stickshift]

[a bit of a smile.]

I think you're probably from a different world than I am. Racing is still pretty new to my world.

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[controlledvariable]

[In lieu of actually using words, Steph hits the button to send a video response and just - holds her hand up like she's in class answering a question

Steph is a dork. News at 11]

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[stickshift]

[Asami's a little too restrained to respond in kind, but she does smile.]

Yes?

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[allbend]

[ And Korra will be in your home, Asami, having a staring contest with your motorcycle and failing. She's not touching it, of course, but still. ]

I seriously don't get how all of this works to make that- [ She makes a vague gesture to the whole sloping body of the motorcyle. ] -move on two wheels.

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[stickshift]

[Oh Korra. Asami comes over and sinks down to her knees beside her.]

Do you want me to explain it to you, or should I just say 'it's magic'?

[gentle teasing is go.]