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[claudiometer]

On a lighter note than that last broadcast... [Not that Claudia doesn't appreciate Armin's announcement for what it is, and anyone missing their friends is free to do so as they see fit. But she's not about to pretend this isn't a more upbeat thing.]

Anyone up for lightcycles this time out? I think I've recharged from the party prep stuff, but I'm gonna have to get on things fast if I'm gonna finish them before we get shipped off again. First three people to say they're in get one.

Comments

[darkhourdear]

[he doesn't even know you but--]

Can I have one? [pleeeeease?]

[claudiometer]

...Dude, how old are you?

[Look, it's a thing. She has to make sure she's giving this stuff to someone who knows how to drive.]

[darkhourdear]

[oh come on!]

I'm 13. I was there for the Grid! [this is totally enough!]

[claudiometer]

Do you even know how to drive?

Because if not you're getting a lesson before I trust you to keep one of these things.

[darkhourdear]

[...that implies that she will give him one. Hm.] ...Can I have a lesson?

[that would be a no to her question.]

[thornsofmalkav]

I'd kind of like one at some point, but if people have a mightier need than me, they can jump ahead.

Oh, but do you ride them like a bike or drive them like a car or what?

[claudiometer]

Wherever a motorcycle fits between those two?

[thornsofmalkav]

Huh. I've mostly just done one or the other. So yeah, if people who can actually motorcycle want to jump ahead, they can do that. I'd like to eventually, though! I think I could figure it out.

[claudiometer]

They're pretty simple. But if I'm giving one to someone that young, I gotta make sure he knows what he's doing first.

[Because really, odds he had a cycle of his own on the Grid: Pretty low.]

[loyalrebel]

I can wait until next time, but they were far more efficient than a horse and I would like one eventually.

[claudiometer]

More efficient and way less likely to spook.

Considering the only person who's seriously asked right now needs a driving lesson or two first, I can probably fit you in this round.

[loyalrebel]

That depends on a lot of things really, most horses I have ridden are difficult to frighten.

Thank you, is here something I can do for you in exchange? It is only fair trade.

[claudiometer]

You don't have to do anything. Zoe brought me some food last time, but that was her idea. I'm just in this to give people the option of having lightcycles now that they're harder to get.

[creativefool]

When you're makin' them, mind if I come and see what's up? I know you ain't gonna be up for chattin' and all, but ... well, I might be able to take some of the load off if you want.

[claudiometer]

Sure thing. You won't be able to replicate it on your own if you don't have a computer handy, but for this kind of thing I don't mind an audience.

[creativefool]

I'm still not quite there with the computer bit, yeah. But that's cool, thanks.

[claudiometer]

No problem. The more the merrier, I figure.

The other trick is getting the things powered, but Leo's doohickey worked out pretty well, and I rigged something so I can do it myself.

[senpaidol]

Whatever that is, if it's anything like a scooter I can so ride one!

Or...test for a license to ride one. If I was still in Japan.

Uh, anyway, the name sounds fun!

[claudiometer]

More like a motorcycle with a solid light wake. As for licensing, I don't think anyone's really bothering with that, I'd just rather make sure the kid doesn't crash into something first thing.

But if you want to take the spare for a spin before you make up your mind, that can totes be arranged, as long as Liminal Space isn't terrible for it.

[senpaidol]

A motorcycle...

Man, I might be too scared. I can come watch though, right?

[claudiometer]

Sure thing. And they're not nearly as scary as it sounds, trust me.

[permastubble]

Lightcycles, huh?

[He suspects it's similar to the lightcopter that they saw in Naoto's dungeon only a bike. Motorcycle, maybe? After Rio, Ryoutarou kind of wants the option of not having to walk places if he doesn't choose to. At least in liminal.]

Are they difficult to operate? Anyway, sounds interesting. Put me on the list for one sometime.

[claudiometer]

They're not that hard at all. If anything, the trickiest part's getting used to the solid light wake, but you can turn that off if you want.

I can make one for you now if you want.

[permastubble]

I could use a quick way to get around places. If you don’t mind walking me through the basic operation when you’re done making it, I’d be happy to take one.

[claudiometer]

Sure thing. I'll let you know when it's done.