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[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!))

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

It's a good idea.

[Regardless of where it came from.]

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

Got bites, too.

Edited (englishhh) 2013-05-19 02:57 (UTC)

You know, you have really got to work on making things sound like questions.

Yes, there are some interested people so far.

[She ignores that first comment out of principle.]

How many.

Four builders, a couple others who want to help but won't be designing anything.

Then they'll man the outpost.

Or the ending point - the Wanderer's Yard is inside the powered zone, too. I'll be at the outpost myself.

I thought the vehicles would also need to return to the outpost.

Yeah, but it always helps to have someone make sure they actually get to the destination before turning around.

What's going to stop them from crossing over into the powered zone during the race.

Two things. First, I have automated drones patrolling the edge with cameras. Second, I can easily make a booby trap that will only explode if they re-enter the powered area. Like one of those ink things. They can pick up a new one as they leave the Wanderer's Yard.

Then make one. [Like she's the final authority in the area or something.]

[This is York rolling his eyes. Still need to work on that not giving orders thing.]

Yeah, I probably will.

Good. [Probably the most positive thing she's said to him while here, even if it's clipped as hell.]

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