Turn The Dial To 5, Then Leave

…maybe leave fast

The Doclopedia #2,925

366 Days, 366 Paragraphs: #164

“That’s the spirit, lass! Why, soon enough, you’ll be lovin’ old Gertie here.” He said this as he patted the zeppelin lovingly. “Besides, you’ve got no real choice. Those quadcycles of Porky’s can go fast as a cat if all four riders pedal, but even working in pairs, they’ll still do 15-20 miles an hour on the flat. Of course, for Gertie, it’s all flat, even if she ain’t as fast. Of course, speed depends upon the wind and all, so…”

The Grand High Curator interrupted what Seyan knew might be the beginning of a two hour lecture. “I think that can wait a bit, Mart. For now, why don’t we let Lahn show Seyan around a bit. I need to meet with a few people and you need to get all of the equipment ready for the mission. Besides, I think these two might like to chat without two old farts around.”

Seyan and Lahn both blushed at that.

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