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huuuuh. fascinating! dunno how that would've happened, that's weird. ahh, don't worry! i'll fix it right up so you can race with no problem. ＼(￣▽￣)／

⃞ꗃ◦﹡҉⑉     @indomitia     :      ``     it was hot;  like .. really hot the more I drove. but the engine is new, ..  --  and i only topped the coolant this morning..    `` 

huh? oh, yeah — sure! i can do that. hm, hm ~   weird whirring, you said? did you notice anything else?

〝  (...) my engineer..? ＂ the thought of it alone made her hesitate to answer,  it bringing back unpleasant memories she wished to not remind herself about.  so she only smile in response after noticing she had gone silent,  choosing to not go into too much detail for now〝  this body of mine's was created so long ago,  that any existence of the one who created it have been lost to time.  i don't remember their name sadly.. ＂ she lied,  as much as she hated to do so.  but estelle didn't want to make the other uncomfortable,  as interested as prince was to know more

⃞ꗃ◦﹡҉⑉        @onguards      :      ``     oh, that's incredible.  what engineer gave you such a system?  is it meant to be something like your own regulator..?    ``   she looks up from their hands with a gleam in her eyes --  intrigue. she had always been into mechanics and functions, she simply jusf never got too into it all. 

〝  i'm happy i was able to help ＂a pat to the ither's head was given as she chuckled〝  it's a marvel,  isn't it?  i've had this function installed within for a long time.  i can even switch to my heating mode for when it's too cold ＂

⃞ꗃ◦﹡҉⑉        @afflamed       :         ``      you think so?  .. why?      ``   

"  ha,  you're right..  it's just,  well-  dissapointing.  and saddening on your part.  "

⃞ꗃ◦﹡҉⑉         @afflamed        :        ``    well,  i can't really control what people think of me ..  so it's best to just ignore them, right?  besides .. it's so loud everywhere, i can't hear them most of the time .      `` 

⃞ꗃ◦﹡҉⑉       @afflamed      :           shī jī stayed silent for the most part,  unable to find an excuse to ignore his reasoning.    she wanted to continue the race --  to not miss a singular one, but the reprimand she faced standing in front of her now seemed to be too much hassle to argue with.     ``    the backlash I'll get for missing a race ..   ``  she trailed off, forehead resting between the tips of her fingers and thumb as she leant against the arm of a chair.   the tightening grip didn't go unnoticed, but she made no move to comment upon it either    --  she simply looked between his hand and face,  offering a small, apologetic smile.     ``   i want to say i will rest,  but we both know I'll end up moving around and back on the track sooner rather than later.  my reputation is .. --  it  means more to me than anything.    `` 

ivor could see the frustration.  the note of worry,  mixed with the evident pain that appeared to her countenance. ⠀"  common or not...  it can still get worse.  especially if you try to push yourself in the process.  " ⠀his gaze would fall upon the injured limb,  a frown settled.  he didn't like to push her back from the race,  it is a crucial part to her. ⠀"  i know this is important to you,  but once you get back there you'll be jeopardizing your life over...  winning something.  " ⠀he'd add. ⠀"  success matters to everyone here,  yes.  but..  you need to stop being selfless this one time.  think about yourself.  " ⠀the grasp to her shoulder tightens lightly.  a silent assurance.

⃞ꗃ◦﹡҉⑉      @afflamed       :       ``   I'm..-  I'll be fine, thank you for the concern, really, but .. ``   she falls back with the gentle touch, not really wishing to try and fight her way out of this.  instead, she just slouched back,  grimacing at the dull pain.      ``     you don't have to care so much..  it's a common injury -   i can walk it off.   `` 

⃞ꗃ◦﹡҉⑉       @afflamed       :       there was a quiet, awkward laugh that arose from her.  as often as compliments were thrown at her, she never quote got used to them   ---   especially those in which refer to her as pretty.     it wasn't uncharacteristic of prince to blush, luckily for her, as she shook the stranger's hand with a small dip of her head.     ``   you don't need to flatter me so,  a lot of people agree I look different in person.    ``   shs  offers a friendly tilt of her head,  dropping his hand over the enthusiastic greeting and tucking it away into the pocket of her biker jacket.     ``   working well with me?    ``  she repeated  ;  a  question. 

he'd mask that minor mistake with a forced（.ᐣ）plastered grin that briefed.   now replaced with the usual enthusiasm of the self proclaimed  ‘coach’. ⠀"  just the truth.   and- -  oh!  i actually saw some posters of you when i passed by─–  i didn't realize it was you at first;  but i just thought that it truly doesn't compare to when you see the beauty in person!  " ⠀beamed ivor,  the outstretched hand of hers is noticed and soon its engulfed with his own—  now excitedly shaking it for about a good five seconds. ⠀"  well then,  here's to working well with you.   "

⃞ꗃ◦﹡҉⑉      @afflamed        :         ``    huh?    ohahah.. thank you?  I try my best to look after myself !     ``  she offered a sheepish but bright smile, one hand outstretching to offer a handshake whilst the other rubbed at the back of her neck.     ``   Ivan, yeah?  it's nice to meet you as well!   you can call me prince.   `` 

⃞ꗃ◦﹡҉⑉         @havensend        :         ``   you're getting my  hopes up all over ahain, haha ..!    I'm already enough of a hopeless romance, you know ..   ૮ ․ ․ ྀིა        `` 

〝  awe,  don't say that.  finding that special someone just takes time.  you'll be rewarded for that patience of yours soon enough ＂

⃞ꗃ◦﹡҉⑉⠀⠀⠀@havensend        :        ``      i don't  think that will even be possible,  you know?  I've gotten to the point of parasocial meetings  ..  ah,  it's kind of tiring ..     `` 

⃞ꗃ◦﹡҉⑉⠀⠀@cheapwins         :        ``     you do?   ahh,  sure?  I'll tag along,  thanks !   oh , before I forget ,  what should I call you?      `` 

〝  it's really no problem.  and if you're looking for somewhere to grab a drink,  i know a good spot that's not too far.  wanna join me? ＂

⃞ꗃ◦﹡҉⑉⠀⠀@cheapwins      :       ``     oh .. wow, I had no idea --  I wasn't even thinking about it.  I guess I'm just too thirsty to concentrate, haha --   thanks for stopping me, then !     `` 

⃞ꗃ◦﹡҉⑉⠀⠀@lunaefall      :           ``     you didn't need to go out of your way for this ... how am I meant to pay you back?    `` 

i just.. y’know, figured? i should get you something.. to celebrate, yes! ahah.. >w>

⃞ꗃ◦﹡҉⑉⠀⠀@lunaefall      :       ``     oh!     [   ///  ]    thank  you,  really !    I'll  look after them to the best of my ability ..  they're beautiful.     `` 

⃞ꗃ◦﹡҉⑉⠀⠀⠀@mechanim  ⠀⠀⠀ :          ``     yeah,  i know   --  its a work in progress, I'm upgrading and testing everything slowly.       It's  nice  to  meet you,  vyn.     uh .. you can call me prince?       `` 

@princharmings     ⟢ ͡       melted? you should look into finding a stronger one then. or else you’ll burn through more cash then aethercores..     [a pause,]       vyn, it’s nice to meet you.

⃞ꗃ◦﹡҉⑉      @mechanim          :      ``    oh,  sorry --   um .. I just needed a new exhaust.  melted again .. these aethercores are really hard to measure .. power wise.    um --  what  /do/ i call you then?  I've only ever heard people call you  phantomline ..   ``