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[10_20_15_5_50]

[Sam's broadcasting from a seat at Your Place, a milkshake on the table in front of her.]

Having now completed a couple years of it, I'm now pretty sure everyone under a hundred is improvising this 'real adult' stuff. And as for the rest of you? [She grins a crooked little grin, pointing at the camera with a cherry stem.] I've got some suspicions still.

[The broadcast would end there---and does, briefly---but the network's treated to Hiro hijacking Sam's drone to properly inform other Haveners.]

Hey, so, uh, what Sam means is that it's her birthday and she's just being cryptic. So, y'know. Don't let her forget it.

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[10_20_15_5_50]

[By the time Doc Knock arrives, Sam will be waiting outside, although she'll've happily avoided the singular agony that is the ice cream headache.]

Hello, hello.

[OOOOOOOOo]

[automobileenthusiast]

[Knock Out rolls up and pops the driver's side door open all inviting like.]

Well, hello there. I hope I didn't keep you waiting too long.

[10_20_15_5_50]

[Sam just grins as she gets herself settled into the drivers seat, giving Knock Out an amiable pat on the dash before buckling up.]

Not at all! And even if there was a wait, it would've been worth it for the hang-out time.

[automobileenthusiast]

[you humans and your odd display of affection towards automobiles. KO doesn't mind the dash patting though, because it's Sam and he's sure her hands are clean]

Anywhere in particular you wanted to go, or should I just pick a direction and wing it?

[10_20_15_5_50]

[All of Sam's friends are subject to such displays. The differences in size and shape mean sometimes improvising---dash-pats, elbowing door angels, and the like---but she will not be deterred.]

It would be nice to see more of the areas I usually don't, so anywhere but the Southwest or Hub would be awesome, thank you.

[automobileenthusiast]

[this is acceptable]

Sounds good to me. I don't have anything in mind, personally, we can just cruise for a bit until something catches our attention, hm?

[10_20_15_5_50]

Sounds perfect.

[greater_than_zero]

[How about another bot, hm? He's sitting out somewhere comfortable, just watching his monkey as it bounces around doing cute monkey stuff.]

[automobileenthusiast]

[Cue Knock Out cruising right up behind him and blaring his horn like a piece of shit because of course.]

[10_20_15_5_50]

[You do you, Doc. Sam probably shouldn't just smile at this toolery, but... c'mon.]

[greater_than_zero]

[Forgive him if he’s not entertaining enough to jump. You don’t come from his line of work and not learn to keep attention on your surroundings at all times. So at the blaring honk he simply turns and gives Knock Out an amused smile.] Hello to you too.

[The monkey on the other hand let’s out a startled screech and is up Zero’s arm and tucked up against his neck as quickly as he possibly can be. There, someone responded to your trolling. Hope you’re happy now.]

[automobileenthusiast]

[NO Knock Out isn't even remotely satisfied.]

Well, you're no fun.

[10_20_15_5_50]

[Sam'll tap at the driver's side windowsill until Knock Out lowers the window---it seems somehow less rude than trying the window button---so she can lean out.]

What're you up to, anyways?

[greater_than_zero]

[He shrugs.] I tend to remain aware of my surroundings.

[He smiles.] Oh, just watching my little fur ball entertain itself.

[Said fur ball may just be making upset noises from Zero’s head now.]

[automobileenthusiast]

You're letting that thing climb on you?

[Look bro that monkey might take a dump or something that's NASTY]

[10_20_15_5_50]

Thought I should get out to see some more of mine, so I'm bumming rides for my birthday. Not that I need an excuse, but whatever.

[She shrugs.]

Overall quiet day?

[greater_than_zero]

[He shrugs.] Why not?

[He's got it trained to go in certain places, and when away from those places...he's trained it not to go on him. Besides, he's collecting that poop for science. Sometimes science is gross.]

It has been, actually. You two having a good time?

[automobileenthusiast]

[Knock Out just makes a little "eeeughh" noise because no. poop is evil and things that make poop are also evil. Unless it's sam, then it's ok]

Sure, sure. It may not be a terribly exciting day, but sometimes that's not such a bad thing.

[10_20_15_5_50]

[that's something, ko]

[Sam shifts to lean a little more comfortably, arm resting on the windowframe.]

Oh, yeah. [Then, to Knock Out,] Hey, for me it's placing high as my first birthday off-world. Prior to the whole 'lost in space' scene, I thought I might spend one beachside at best.

[greater_than_zero]

Sounds like a fun day.

[Hmm....] Interested in a little race? You look like the sort who gets a thrill from speed. Show Sam and I both what you’re capable of?

[He may not have wheels, but he’s fast. Yay for hover-alt!]

[automobileenthusiast]

[ooooOOOOHHHH Knock Out's engine just REVS okay.]

Now someone's speaking my language. I might feel bad leaving you in the dust, though.

[That's a lie he absolutely will not feel bad about it EVER]

[10_20_15_5_50]

[oh]

[oh hells yeah]

[Following the word 'race,' Sam can't be arsed to school her expression---she looks like a kid who just heard Halloween is happening two times this year, even as she shoves herself from the window to sit straight against the driver's seat and clap out her excitement.]

Today was good, but it just got awesome.

[greater_than_zero]

[He laughs] No you wouldn’t.

[He gets up and folds down into a sleek hover craft.] We want to set a finish line somewhere or just drive until it’s clear who wins?

[automobileenthusiast]

You're right, I wouldn't.

[Sit tight Sam, Knock Out's just gonna adjust your seat belt a bit since he's about to be totally reckless with a human passenger and everything. GOOD CHOICES.]

A finish line wouldn't be a bad idea, where did you have in mind?

[10_20_15_5_50]

Not even close.

[Any attempt to even approach 'admonishment' hasn't a hope---gleeful anticipation would take too much out of her tone, so Sam's remark is just a friendly observation.]