> Chico looked at his watch. "They should be getting ready for > their first run within the half hour." > > > "First runs on a new track are the most interesting." Terry agreed, "I > > hope it's not too much of an imposition to ask you to drive. We only > > brought the one vehicle." > > > >> "Let me just check and make sure the bosses don't need anything from > >> me," he added, finishing his drink and heading for the Detzers. He put > >> his hand on the young woman's shoulder before he spoke. "Nadia, Terry > >> offered to take me down and get a look at the the team while they are > >> practicing. Is there anything you need from me here, or can I take off?" > > Miss Detzer looked at her father, who shook his head. "No," > she replied. "We can handle the details of the contract. It would be good > for you to meet the people whom you wil be working with." "Great," Chance said, grinning. Then, "Will I see you later? A little celebration when all the business is concluded?" [...] > >> Terry took the drink offered and sipped it carefully. It was bitter as > >> Chance made it sound. As he didn't have much time he downed it quickly > >> and gathered his things to wait. "Right, we'll take my ride," Chance offered to Terry, and then quickly did a double take. "You finished the rest of that drink that quickly? I'm gonna like you, my friend. I can tell already..." The words trailed off; by the time they were spoken, the young man was already hustling from the room with boundless energy. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- This message brought to you by the HG-PBEM "OVERDRIVE" mailing list. http://www.bluething.org/overdrive/