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[encryptedlock]

[To say that York's been a bit depressed lately would be an understatement, but he's sure he's not the only one. Even those who had managed to sleep through the recent space madness wer picking up negative vibes from everyone else, it seemed, and that was really just no good for anybody. His recent conversation with Carolina had got him thinking, though, and combined with the memories of the hectic giraffe ride after the last expedition, he was really starting to get tired of only being able to fill in a tiny portion of the world map without spending weeks or a month off in the Dead Zone.

There had to be a better solution, and what better group of people to ask than the castle?]

[Filtered away from anyone who would use this information for harm]

Good afternoon, Paradisa. I'm Freelancer York, and as most of you know, we can't just run off and explore this world without making a huge deal out of it, gathering up a caravan and taking several weeks out of our schedule just to get to places we haven't seen yet. I'd like to see that change.

Now several years ago, a couple of people made some tests and determined that steam power and hot air definitely work out there. What I'm proposing is a race.

Whoever can make a vehicle that can run the distance between the Northern Outpost and the Wanderer's Yard in the Dead Zone, faster than a horse and rider going the same distance can walk, will win. If more than one vehicle can make it, the fastest one will win. It has to be able to carry at least four people plus a driver, and the driver has to be someone besides the builder. And enough gear for a camping trip.

But York, you ask. What do I win? Well, since I know how bored you all are all the time, the winner would get an exclusive contract to manufacture vehicles for the Dead Zone with a five-vehicle minimum contract, five thousand Caisos, and exclusive bragging rights.

Let's say three weeks for construction, so your vehicles must be ready to ride on June 8 at the Northern Outpost. We will also be accepting wagers on the outcome, and if you make up a fancy logo and some colors for your team, you might even be able to convince people to cheer for you.

Who's with me?

((OOC post coming soon! I will be away from my computer for a bit so feel free to threadjack!))

Comments

[sworn]

[Now this is something she can get behind.]

While I do not know how to craft such a vehicle, I am most definitely interested. I will support this venture in any way that I can.

[encryptedlock]

Awesome. There's a lot of setup we'll need, like marking the route. And on the day of the race, we'll need people at both ends of the track to make sure everyone's counted correctly. You be up for something like that?

[sworn]

[There's a light chuckle. Not entirely what she had in mind, but it is a race, after all. Perhaps she can wave the checkered flag.]

Certainly.

[banshee_rider]

Count me in.

[The construction contract is what really interests her; that would definitely take some of the edge off the constant monatony.]

Are there rules about how many people can work on a single vehicle? [If possible, she could see if Lucy would be interested in helping her out.]

[encryptedlock]

As long as you split the prize, it's fine by me.

[banshee_rider]

I don't think that will be a problem.

[Also ...] I have to admit, it's not the prize money that has me excited.

[What's a Spartan going to do with money, anyway? Buy a hat?]

[whistles_the_blues]

I have no reason to go to the dead zone, but I suppose I could lend some assistance if needed.

[whichwayyoulean]

Heeeeeeeeeeeeey little robot buddy.

[whistles_the_blues]

[He's not you're buddy, pal.

...Okay Blues has a feeling he can guess where this is going.]

Still can't walk?

[encryptedlock]

You could definitely help with construction, if you want to keep busy.

[whistles_the_blues]

I'm interested with the project, I wouldn't mind lending a hand for a bit.

[whichwayyoulean]

[This is extremely relevant to all his interests. He's already beginning to plan this out. He still can't walk so he'll need some helpful shmucks friends to do the heavy lifting. He can do this. He can totally do this]

Sounds like a great idea to me. I'm in.

[encryptedlock]

You got it. Should I put you down as a builder?

[whichwayyoulean]

Most definitely. [Yay a project he can work on in his clinic bed, he is so happy. York you are basically Santa right now]

[dorkwonder]

[Spots his conversation with Blues. Tim is all about this, but he doesn't want to give away just how much he knows about certain things yet. Working alongside other people is the perfect excuse for having "sudden ideas" or leading them in a direction to "discover" something he wanted to do himself.]

Any chance you want to turn your duo into a trio?

[whichwayyoulean]

[Totally the best way to go about it]

Hey, given my not-walking-anywhere state, I'll take all the help I can get.

[waterproofed]

That sounds really fun! I'm in!! [hopefully he can get Violet to help. Between the two of them, they'd make the best vehicle ever]

[encryptedlock]

Glad to hear it! I think this could really help us with the transportation issue out there, you know?

[waterproofed]

Yeah, definitely. The horses don't really mind, but I think they'll be glad to not have to work so hard.

York

[youfallback]

So you asked after all. [Color her surprised.]

Carolina

[encryptedlock]

It's a good idea.

[Regardless of where it came from.]

York

[youfallback]

[Hey what do you mean where it came from. She's clearly 100% sane.]

Got bites, too.

filter forevs

[samson]

Hey, alright. This is right up my alley.

yes that

[encryptedlock]

Right? We haven't had a good race here in...well, ever, that I remember.

You a builder or a driver?

[samson]

Uh, builder, I guess. Why do you need a different guy to do each thing?