[voice | private to Knock Out]

[10_20_15_5_50]

I just thought of something, and I'm a idiot for not thinking of it sooner. You got a minute to talk?

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[10_20_15_5_50]

[Sam laughs at that.]

You said it first, and you didn't sound like you were joking... but, y'know, I'll agree, and also not say anything to anybody else. This whole conversation, confidential. But backtracking a bit, can I come over? 'Blueprints' is a better answer than I actually expected.

[automobileenthusiast]

Completely confidential. Breakdown isn't to know that I was being absurdly, painfully feelings...-y.

[He sounds like he's joking about that part at least, BUT ANYWAY, back to business.]

You can come over as soon as you like. I can't promise that the blueprints will be totally accurate, since I'm turning this out from memory, but for something as basic as optics or cameras I think I remember exactly where they all would have been on Airachnid.

[10_20_15_5_50]

Of course.

[as if it's all been business]

Now it is, then. I'll just be walking over, so I'll be a bit. See you soon.

[automobileenthusiast]

You sure you don't want a ride, dear? It wouldn't be any trouble.

[10_20_15_5_50]

Well, since you so kindly offer...

[HELL YEAH FAST RIDES]

I'll see you very soon.

[automobileenthusiast]

I'll be right over. Where are you right now?

[10_20_15_5_50]

Home. Fun as it is to heckle from the window, I'll meetcha outside.

[automobileenthusiast]

Got it, I'll pull up for you. See you soon~

[AND HE'LL BE THERE SOON zoom]

[voice to ACTION]

[10_20_15_5_50]

Ciao!

[Sure enough, by the time Knock Out arrives, Sam's chillin' outside. As soon as the doc's in sight, she waves.]

[SUCH ACTION]

[automobileenthusiast]

[Knock Out beeps his horn playfully and stops in front of her, popping his door open so she can hop in]

I left the heat running just for you.

[10_20_15_5_50]

[The beeping earns him an amused snort, even as Sam seats herself.]

Such a gentleman. See, I don't know why I'd be 'putting up with' you; you endear yourself easily.

[Granted, some 75% of Knock Out's endearing behaviour is 'being an entertaining, agreeable kind of awful' but it's what works.]

[automobileenthusiast]

[Once she's all seated and comfy, KO takes off IT IS GO TIME]

To me fair, I could just be sucking up so you won't magic me.

[nah he's just being a big sweet]

[10_20_15_5_50]

[Don't mind Sam grinning like a dork---her stree'doo just doesn't go as fast as KO likes to.]

I might magic you yet... but I wouldn't do anything to your detriment. How's that?

[automobileenthusiast]

[Man he needs to upgrade that thing for her or something. Not that it would be particularly safe but hey.]

Mmmmm, that might be okay. Depends on the magic.

[10_20_15_5_50]

[She'd never object to an upgrade, but would probably continue to drive only at reasonable speeds. It's a consequence of being acutely aware of this whole 'human frailty' thing.]

Figured as much.

[automobileenthusiast]

[what if KO builds her a sweet armor suit thing to protect her then she can go fast as shit]

What sort of wacky magic did you have in mind?

[10_20_15_5_50]

[AND WOULD srsly tho she'd be floored]

Nothing wacky--what I have in mind is very practical! And also a surprise you'll have to wait a few more weeks for.