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[ridertothemoon]

[Astolfo stands proudly in front of a car. A really old, beat-down car. It might have been an average car at some time, but not recently.]

You'll never believe how cheaply I bought this car for! With a bit of fixing it's perfectly serviceable, if not very attractive, and so much more efficient than just walking around.

My sons, would you spend a minute and help me fix it up? I'll take you for a ride anywhere you like after we get it in a better condition.

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[fractured_white]

What's wrong, father, in over your head?

[ridertothemoon]

Nothing's wrong. I'd just like to spend the time with you.

[fractured_white]

Of course, I'm certain my experience with technology is in no part a motivating factor.

[ridertothemoon]

I would have bought it anyway, but this way we can bond.

[fractured_white]

*Oh the 'b' word...something Albedo's struggled with all his life, and definitely hasn't heard such an open offer about.*

...You'll have to provide me with a suitable pair of gloves for the job, as I'm hardly going to ruin my own helping you.

[ridertothemoon]

Bought them already.

[fractured_white]

I suppose I can spare some time if you're actually going to provide me with the materials I ask for.

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[thanklesswork]

...Mom. Stop picking up newfangled gadgets. [Cars, how the hell do they work. Caelondia didn't have those and, quite frankly, the high-speed metal boxes on wheels out in the street freak him out a little.]

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[ridertothemoon]

It's a bit newfangled, but I'm sure with a bit of work it can be completely usable.

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[thanklesswork]

You know I don't know how to fix those, right?

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[ridertothemoon]

We can find out.

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[thanklesswork]

[Sigh.]

Where are you now?

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[ridertothemoon]

The parking lot of the hotel.

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[rocker]

So you are starting out a bit less ambitious than a plane or train at first, hm?

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[ridertothemoon]

Cheaper.

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[rocker]

It is free as long as you would just hitchike, I suppose.

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[ridertothemoon]

I like having a little more control than that.

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[rocker]

You want to sit behind the wheel yourself?

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[ridertothemoon]

Exactly.

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[sandma]

What model is that?

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[ridertothemoon]

I forget. I have it written down somewhere.

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[sandma]

I can't tell just from looking. [She chuckles.] My husband loved cars, so I've developed a curiosity to different models of them.

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[ridertothemoon]

This is the first car I've owned, so I wouldn't be able to say much about them.

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[sandma]

Ah. There weren't cars in your time, right?

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[ridertothemoon]

I far predate the horse and buggy.