[HG-PBEM] Re: Starting a new lap

> >> As they climbed the last jump ramp of the lap, Shamus pushed his Gear
> >> up off the track just before the ramp crested. His Gear leapt across
> >> the 10 meter long pit on a low arc. Keavy's gear flew off the end of
> >> the ramp sending it flying higher and slowing her forward velocity.
> >> When Keavy finally landed Shamus had taken a short lead.
> >
> > Shamus ground his teeth, mumbling to himself.  He had confidence in his
> > piloting skills, but that didn't change the fact that Keavy's Cheetah
> > was  just plain faster than an Iguana.  He couldn't afford to squander
> > even the  shortest of leads.

"So is this track a blast so far or what guys?" Keavy said over the comm.
"Mind you it will be different when there are other gears shooting at you."

> Further back, Billy had just landed off the jump, his Gear landing hard on
> its knee-wheels. "Woo! I think I might be able to get the hang of this."
>
> Silas' voice cut in over the comm. "Well, I hope that ends up being the
> truth, Diggs." The trainer grunted as if he was adjusting something. "OK,
> folks. You're on your own now. I'll be watching over you, but remember,
> we've got Terry's time challenge to beat."

The first lap was almost done and Keavy decided that it was time for some
trash talk.  "Hey Fastlane.  I hope that you enjoyed that lead that I gave
you.  Since Silas has let us off the leash, I am afraid that I'm going to
have to take it back now."

Griz

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