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fandomhigh2015-05-26 01:31 pm
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Popular Mechanics, Tuesday, May 26, 2015
True to his word, Ben had constucted a 28-foot platform down by the docks for the mechanics students to launch their flying machines into the water from.
How much did you trust your own ability to fight gravity, kids? Because it's now or never.
In the spirit of fun, Ben had even constructed his own craft that looked like a big wheel bicycle--mostly because he'd felt like it.
"Right, we're going to help push each other's machines over the edge and see who's gets the furthest," Ben said with a grin. "Hope no one here melts if they get wet. As a reminder, all of your machines must be human-powered and can't be longer than 10m or heavier than 150 kg, including yourself."
He pointed to some squirrels chittering down at the bottom of the platform, waving digital cameras. "All of this will be filmed for posterity, so if you don't want the pictures getting out, take it up with them after your run. So...who's going first?"
How much did you trust your own ability to fight gravity, kids? Because it's now or never.
In the spirit of fun, Ben had even constructed his own craft that looked like a big wheel bicycle--mostly because he'd felt like it.
"Right, we're going to help push each other's machines over the edge and see who's gets the furthest," Ben said with a grin. "Hope no one here melts if they get wet. As a reminder, all of your machines must be human-powered and can't be longer than 10m or heavier than 150 kg, including yourself."
He pointed to some squirrels chittering down at the bottom of the platform, waving digital cameras. "All of this will be filmed for posterity, so if you don't want the pictures getting out, take it up with them after your run. So...who's going first?"

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Which was code for "Ben had missed her in class, shh."
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He was secretly hoping for green eyes when they decided what they'd be.
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Ender smiled at them both. He was happy to let Ben have his moment with her - and happier still to watch it.
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At least they had the luxury that both of them only had to work an hour a week.
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