[HG-PBEM] Reality Bites [all back together]

  • From: "Alex Altman" <alex.altman@xxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: <apaworks@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Tue, 29 Apr 2003 15:11:15 -0400

> 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.

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