[HG-PBEM] Re: Reality Bites [all back together]
- From: "Dennis D. Kirkpatrick" <dkirkpat@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <apaworks@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 29 Apr 2003 09:38:53 -0600 (MDT)
David Kelk said:
>>> Clara coughed mildly in an attempt to shift the direction of the
>>> conversation. "Unfortunately, the time trials aren't until tomorrow,
>>> but, you know, that isn't a bad idea." She nodded at Chico, who
>>> looked of concerned over something. "Terry," she continued. "Why
>>> don't you take Mr. Chance to watch the track runs this morning.
>>> Chico and I can finish discussing things with Mr. and Miss Detzer."
>>
>> "Sounds like a plan to me," Chance said, patting Terry on the back. "I'd
>> love to meet the pilots and watch them in action, even if it is just
>> practice. You know what they say," he added, winking at Clara, "a bad
>> day at the track is better than a good day at the office."
Clara smiled wryly at Sebastian. "I guess it would be." She adjusted her
spectacles, blushing.
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."
[...]
>> 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.
[...]
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Dennis D. Kirkpatrick
Littleton, CO USA
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