>> 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. "Absolutely. I like you're style too. We'll get along like bandits." The alcohol shivered up and down Terry's spine as he followed Chance out the door. [Shall we end the scene here and start another at the B1K?] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- This message brought to you by the HG-PBEM "OVERDRIVE" mailing list. http://www.bluething.org/overdrive/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------- This message brought to you by the HG-PBEM "OVERDRIVE" mailing list. http://www.bluething.org/overdrive/