Driver's Ed, Jan 25th (7th period)

[dr-tommy.livejournal.com]

The Danger Shop is once again set up to look like a standard classroom. Once it's time for class to start, Tommy begins the lecture:

"In order to fully understand the vehicle you're going to be driving, I think it's important to understand how it works." Tommy says, and then delivers a lecture on automobile combustion engines.

"Any questions?" He asks. "Next week, we'll be discussing rules of the road, and the week after that, we'll start doing *real* simulations. I trust that's the part everyone's been looking forward to?" he asks the class with a wink. "Your homework is to look over the Virginia Driver's Manual in preparation for next week."

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Re: Discussion!

[actingltcrumpet.livejournal.com]

"I say, you're in for some pain if you keep that up." Archie is beginning to look concerned by the speed at which Togusa is sliding downward. "As for modes of transportation -- horses? Wagons? Sailing ships? Where I come from, or should I say when, they haven't yet successfully invented the steam locomotive."

Re: Discussion!

[section9-togusa.livejournal.com]

Togusa rightened himself and now just leaned on the desk with his elbows. "Nervous about driving the first time? It's easy. I mean, cars won't rear or anything. I personally have never ridden a horse, so I wouldn't know. I drive a think tank." He buried his face in his arms. "I would love to take it for a spin in here."

Re: Discussion!

[actingltcrumpet.livejournal.com]

"And I have no idea what that is," Archie laughs. "Maybe later in the semester we can persuade Doctor Oliver to do that? Or maybe even outside of class time, if we get permission."

Re: Discussion!

[section9-togusa.livejournal.com]

Togusa brightened. "Sure. I have to warn you in advance, it's friendly. It likes meeting new people, and will probably try to harrass you into getting it natural oil. Don't. It makes it more excitable."

Re: Discussion!

[actingltcrumpet.livejournal.com]

Archie shakes his head and looks slightly bemused. "You know, after the time we accidentally did a radio broadcast through Bridge Carson's mechanical dog you'd think I wouldn't be surprised by these things any more. And yet I am."

Re: Discussion!

[section9-togusa.livejournal.com]

"I know the feeling. Sometimes I feel outdated with some of the things I've seen. Spaceships? Something new to me. Where I come from, we still use cars, but the tachikoma, my tank, is a special unit." He stared at the handout for driving. "I think you'll have some interesting stories to tell people when you go home. I know I do." He stood. Time to hit the town for food now. Or try and scrounge some up. "See you around. I'll show you my tank sometime soon."

Re: Discussion!

[actingltcrumpet.livejournal.com]

"That would be fun," agrees Archie. "Take care."