Spherian Liberty teaser (very old)

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"Welp, this is where we depart."

"Where are you headed off to?" Orbii asked.

"Oh, I have HTT, I thought you knew that already."

"I just wanted to make sure. Well I'm headed off to robotics class, see ya."

Then they both went their separate ways.

Oorbo went to HTT (Hovermotive Technician Training) class. He entered the room and was immediately met with the smell of engine grease, gasoline, and new car parts. Engines were cackling, sputting, and purring. Tools clinked as they grinded and tapped against metal. He saw models of hover cars that he's seen before and a couple new ones.

He went up to the front desk where the teacher was. The teacher was busy typing, not noticing Oorbo was right there.

"Hey Mr. Mikado!" Oorbo beamed.

Mr. MIkado was a little startled by his sudden presence.

"Woah! I didn't see you there."

He laughed a little.

"You want me to give you a model to work on, right?"

"Yep!" Oorbo said.

"Alright, well go work on that SCR-96 over there, it's the one farthest to the left."

"Ok will do sir," Oorbo said as he picked up a toolbox from the cabinent and made his way over to the hover car. He popped the hood and inspected the damage.

"Gosh, this one's really damaged," Oorbo thought out loud.

Then someone suddenly came into the classroom and ran over to the teacher's desk.

"Sorry, Mr. Mikado, I got caught up in traffic and couldn't make it in time."

"My my.. You know this is the second period already, right? You are very late."

"Yes, I'm sorry."

"Alright, well you know, three latenesses count as a write-up. Anyways, most of the cars are taken, but there is one next to that boy over there."

"Which one, sir?"

"The Adorne 450, on the far left.

"Ok thank you," the girl said as she rushed over to get set up. She got her toolbox and went over to her assigned car.

Oorbo was too lost in thought to notice she was right behind him. When he heard the sound of metal tools clinking behind him, his antennas perked up and he looked behind him. When Oorbo looked at her, he immediately felt hot and nervous. He wanted to say something to her, but thought better of it since it would draw people's attention. So he continued working on his car, trying not to look back at her.

After HTT, Oorbo went to lunch. He saw Orbii sitting on the front bench. He came over and sat next to Orbii. He smiled and waved. He got his bag and took out his lunch. Oorbo searched for his lunch, but couldn't find it.