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(Setting) Downtown Parking garage
| > Vehicles and people alike quickly attend to fill in spots inside whilst the top level hosts a DJ for the party goers. Noticable arrivals are obviously non-street legal cars being towed in and parked, bearing team names such as Aftermix, Touge Union and the much hyped upon seen, Apex Glide, the entire scene is new, but settles in nicely. Papers are placed in open areas of the garage with different sign up sheets some for team tryouts and others for held 'events'.
| > A late arrival appears in a car that's rather misfit to those of team cars. A bland sedan parks nearby and a blonde woman makes her way out. Wobbly upon standing, she looks to the building.
"Oh my, interesting indeed. I wonder whose got the money to set all this up.."
> Quickly, she makes her way across the road to the Parking lot.
| > As you get closer, your stopped by a ticketmaster! One sits in a booth for those that enter with cars, whilst the other, for people on foot, has stopped the blonde..
"Are you here with a team, or by yourself?"
| "Oh, b-by myself. I've come to watch, if that means anything."
> She giggles lightly, a bit nervous with the interaction.
| "Alright, here you go. If you leave and come back with a vehicle, show the booth this."
> The ticketmaster hands her a bracelet from his bag, written on it is 'Make Noise' in a glowing purple, encased in a pure black band. He also hands her six tickets for the events.
"Hope you enjoy the party!"
| > The girl nods and enters past him, scanning her surroundings as she walks herself up the floor levels.
"Quite proffessional for a car meet, this is as nice as it sounded."
> She speaks to herself.
| > Walking up flights of stairs, each level gets more interesting. First it starts out with civilian cars being parked in the building, then it becomes the street racers, the modifed cars slowly creep in each floor with astounding creativity into their looms. Then comes the team cars. The higher levels dominated by racing teams and fans of them, all seemingly owning each floor. In the end there's about twelve levels, not including the very top.
| (Into their looms? Into They're vehicles*)
| > With the goal of getting to the top in mind, she reaches the 8th floor and decides to stop and explore, hopefully find a place to rest. A feeble girl with energy, but not endurance.
| > She stops at a pretty appropriate level. It's high enough where people hang out with their cars and lounge about without the open air above. Many cars are still packed inside and showing, as everything is still in It's beginning stage. Easily noticed vehicles are considered classic 'supercars', those unseen in parts of the world. Plenty of resting spots, small benches, chairs and resting points are present here.
| > She finds herself an unoccupied seat near a corner and rests her legs from the stairs, now taking time to watch cars go in and out of this section. (Gonna take off in the corner for a bit, excuse my absence.)
| (No worries, g/u/rl.)
> Cars roll in, lighting up the lot with fashion. Some roll by with drivers waving and greeting people, revving engines and doing short, small launches in the tight areas. Everyone so far has gotten a vehicle cleanly through. Set up on all levels are mega phone like speakers, seemingly tied to the structure as a last second thing.
"Yo, what's up Glitch. Reminder a city cruise event will be held in an hour or so. Also: Food carts will be present soon."
| "So many lights.. Is this it, or have I found a rave?"
> A male voice thinks allowed from one of the many cars pulling in. He watches others stop for the booth and does the same when arriving, preparing money.
| "Meets free, chummer. Events cost. Are you with a team or by yourself?"
> The ticket master chuckles in the booth seeing the zenny being gathered.
| >Loud roaring echoes all the way through the street, as a new car slowly approaches the building and stops behind the one currently at the booth.
>The car is an old-school, aggressive, heavily tuned black and yellow Lotus Eclise. It is covered in stickers and decals, reading many different company names and race events it has supposedly participated in. The huge 'K-TRAN' is printed on its tinted windshield.
>It pulls up to the booth and waits its turn.
| >Behind the Lotus, rides up an old school 240z. It's engine muffled out by the car ahead. It's clean pearl white finish only broken by a carbon hood, overfenders, and a ducktail spoiler. It only has one sticker adheved to it, "NO-CLUB". Inside, sits a man in a parka and shemagh.
| >A stock Kawasaki 400 in CADPAT nanocamo quietly rolls to a stop next to the Sedan.
>The rider in a leather motorcycle jacket takes her helmet off, loosing white hair tied into a messy tail. She walks up to the Ticketmaster while glancing around, taking in the atmosphere
"Nice."
| >The guy in the 240z sees the bike roll up to the ticketmaster, rolling down his window.
"Ferris? Is that you?"
| >Ferris turns to AM with a smirk
"I'm not surprised"
>then she turns her attention to his 240z
"-I'm not surprised"
| "...It fits you"
>she contemplates the car's retro design. surprising her by suiting the driver a little too well.
| "Mm. I can say the same about you."
>Seeing Ferris' bike, suiting her military style.
| (Oof, been waitin')
"Alright here ya' go, enjoy the party."
> The ticketmaster handles the car the same, a purple and black Band with six tickets. He let's them pull up before handling the Lotus.
"K-TRAN? Never heard of them, I'm assuming team?"
| > Whilst the boothmaster gets the Lotus in, the second ticketmaster decidesnto help get cars along, most
| (Oof that enter button on mobile)
> Most people aren't coming on foot, so he heads to the 240z
"Alright, after uou I'm gonna start counting drivers no team, gonna let the booth know too. Here's a band and some tickets, an events gonna start soon.**
| >Ferris, having left her bike in a lot outside takes the line for the ticketbooth meant for those entering on foot
| (tfw when bad timing hits)
| >AM sees the line for people coming by foot, and waves to Ferris.
"Jump in! The line is faster this way."
| (It's no problem, plus I didn't see the part at >>148253)
"You don't look to be with a team, I suppose you're needing one of these?"
> He hands Ferris a band and six tickets, readying another band.
"Hope you enjoy the show!"
| > After dealing the Lotus, both ticketmasters stop asking for teams, instead handing out the bands and tickets. The flow of traffic is easily faster with an event coming up soon. (I've decided to let this go a bit faster.)
| >>148360
"Thanks"
>She laughs a little at AM
"Pffft looks like it isn't. Besides legs don't need to look for parking. I'll see you inside"
>She waves back behind her as she disappears into the crowd
| > Being happy to get across, Felix makes his way to tje second floor for unmodifird cars, finding a decent spot and parking. He gets out and has himself a quick look around before heading up.
| > Upon the next few minutes, the loud speakers are on and speakingnover the music.
"Alright, alright, alright! Tonight, for our city cruise we have a nice announcement to make. For our lead car, Aku Kimura of Touge Union will be present to start us off, give him a warm welcome guys!"
> Fans cheer from all levels, a few cars honk and rev engines.
| >once inside, the 240z makes way to the 5th floor, where he flips the first switch, turning off the first muffler, the roar of the car shows itself, as the twincharger spools the engine. The 240z keeps pushing up until race spec cars
| >As everyone else is revving their engine, AM turns all the mufflers off on the car, Letting the engine roar to 11000rpm.
| > People join in, and it becomes a symphony of fun. People cheer for the loudest cars and all.
| > Race vehicles are seen at the top four floors, the first for all race vehicles, then the last three are team cars. In order from lowest to highest, teams are Aftermix, Touge Union, and Apex Glide.
| >AM parks his vehicle on the race car floor, poping the hood as he parks. Inside sits a RB30 engine, but it's barely noticeable due to the twincharger, MGU-K, and MGU-H, clumping on to it.
| >>148427
People crowd around just as they do with other cars, pictures are taken, and a small group ask to take pictures inside!
| (Forgot the > whoops)
| > Felix arriving at the top, tales a look around at wverything that's going on, a true party under the stars.
"(I wonder if Ferris arrived yet.. I'll have to wait."
> He proceeds to interact with strangers and have a bit of fun.
| >>148496
Just people, no cars at the top. It's one for all as the DJ lowers the music for another talk.
"I see a LOT of nice rides out there, tonight. Looks like Valentine's was cruel to some but very nice to you. Recent arrivals include a *sick* Lotus marked K-TRAN, shout out to those guys.. And a classic 240z. I'm hearing a kickass tune inside that hood on the 8th level, go check that guy out. Colors of the night, my friend. Stay tuned, I'm about to list events everybody!
| (I'm going to be doing that so god damn much please forgive. >>148509)
| "Sure thing. Anyone know what events are happening?"
>AM asks the groups as he unlocks the car, but also unplugging the ECU, ensuring that the car can not be started.
>Once inside the car they can see a pretty simple setup. Lightweight racing seats, lined with 6 point harnesses, The interior looks mostly stock, apart from most of the interior being replaced with carbon, and the dash being suede. A roll cage is also present, ensuring safety and rigidity.
| >>148511
(I actually like the shout outs, nice flair!)
>>148514
>On the exterior, a keen eye would notice that the original 240z badge has been replaced with a "One:1z" badge...
| (Yay, thanks!)
>>148514
>>148516
> Many people come and go to take pictures, and do things, one that heard AM's question amswers back quickly.
"There's gonna be a cruise later, where everyone's just gonna be riding around the city until sun up, while that's going on, roads are going to be scouted and racing events are gonna be held just outside the city on closed roads. There's a few more the DJs gonna list soon."
| >AM announces to the minor crowd around his car
"How about I challenge a racing team?"
| > There's a slight pause, but everyone wriles up, his words are accepted as several members of the first floor teams begin to crowd. Some people relay the news straight across the lot.
| >AM keeps a relaxed stance, waiting for the members of the team to speak.
| > The first member to arrive at AM is one of a team branded 'Peak Angle'. He speaks out with interest.
"Wait, wait.. Are you with a team yourself? You don't look it."
| "It's more of a club, or a group of people. But you, You must be Peak Angle."
| > The man nods and chuckles.
"Alright, alright.. Hey, first run, me and you. We'll do the sprint with the first event pack. Whatcha' say?"
> Anyone that's heard the conversarion gives a good sized cheer.
| (Conversation*)
| "Deal, Where do we start?"
>AM flexes his sholders.
"Oh, and we are called "NO-CLUB"
>He points to the single sticker on the car.
| >Looking to it, the man nods and starts backing away.
"NO-CLUB, nice. I like it! Just follow me and the other racers. We'll join the first event on the grid, which might just be the sprint race. If it is, it's a full road lap around the city."
> He points to his ride, a Jet black NSX stands proud with a vertical red stripe off centered. It's plentiful in aftermarkets and cherry design, with the team name printed on the rear fender.
| "Race you to the start then."
>AM plugs his ECU back, and begins to close his hood, deliberately slowly, as to give the Peak Angle guy time.
(Oh and I fucked up, Its N0-Club...)
| (Gotcha)
> The man chuckles and gets to his car quickly, starting it up. He does the same, waiting for AM, letting him get in and start before revving and beginning down the back entry of the lot.
| > All at once, the DJ lowers the music once more.
"Alright party goers! I just got word of a team challenger, N0-CLUB has offered to race, and someone's accepted! Everybody not going for the city cruise now can go ahead and follow the two to the start up line on the city outskirts for our *new* first event.. A TEAM SHOWDOWN!"
> People shout and cheer, cars that have arrived now begin to empty the lot for room, following Peak Angle and AM, others follow Aki, but some stay for fun.
| >AM sees the opening path, and casually rides down with all the mufflers on, making the car sound feeble. But as soon as the get to the exit he flips off the mufflers and he downshifts, sliding out of the parking lot, at full RPM, but slowing down to wait for the Peak Angle Team.
| > They follow closely behind, along with other drivers wanting to watch the race. Each one revs, although not as loud, keeping pace and following AM to the next location. (I'll make a new thread for it in a bit, I'm going in and out of service right now and it's killing meeee)
| (Coolio, I'll be waiting
| (Boom, its ready)
> Whilst the lot clears out, it only leaves more space for those who are staying. Many show cars still stay in the garage, ranging from old, old classics to modern modified street cars.
| >Ferris takes her phone out to get a first person view of AM's race through his camera. While wandering her way up the levels checking out each floor.
>She radios AM
/Hahahahaha oh man never thought you'd get me front row seats to a race/
| /You should have jumped in to the car when I offered dummy/
| /I wanted to get in the city cruise event, but good luck/
| /The time this will take me, I'll still have enough time to join the cruise./
| > Team cars have all taken off with the event racers, all are now tuners. The only team left is Touge Union, whose talen over the top level... With drift cars.
| (Oof, city cruise is an all time thing, it goes on until morning, you have plenty of time to catch up and join other drivers! Sorry for confusion lol)
| (it's cool)
>Seeing the team cars ride off, Ferris decides to head to the top floor for the party. Keeping an eye open for alcohol
| > Vendors have arrived by the time she's reached the top, food and drinks of all types for only a few zenny. Two cars have been hauled up and no more, both alligned for show. People dance and party like there's no tomorrow.
| (man im late)
>>148337
>Lotus rolls down the window, revealing a blond teenager in yellow buisness suit in the driver seat. He grins and shakes his head.
"Sponsor company, but we were a team once. Consider me alone."
| >>148982
(You're fine, really)
> The ticketmaster nods and hands him the purple and black bracelet, six tickets are granted and he's ready to continue on.
"Have fun! Some have left for the first event already. But nonethess, enjoy the party!"
| "Sure will do!"
>Boy accepted the bracelet, and rolled up car window, as he pulled roaring Lotus into the parking lot. As soon as Elise entered the building, neon lights started glowing underneath it.
>Teenager started driving all the way towards the top, his car bellowing like a dragon at people passing around.
| > As the Lotus arrives, Felix watches with interest, unsure if they're allowing vehicles up top or not. With the thought in his head, he returns his focus to his first task, spotting white hair in the crowd of people. It shouldn't be too difficult... Should it?
| >>149060
>By the edge of the space stands a girl with long, bright white hair tied into a messy ponytail. She stands rather tall at 5'10" wearing a leather rider jacket and jeans.
>She glares at the dancing crowd unmoving. A clear drink in her hand.
|
| >>149133
> Felix keeps an open eye on her, thinking about questions he wants to ask before making his way around the crowd, visibly approaching her from afar. His physical appearance is rather harmless, feminine even. He speaks as soon as he's close enough for a less than loud voice.
"Excuse me, are you, or do you perhaps known a Ferris?"
| >>149872
"Hmmm?"
"That depends on who's asking"
>She looks Felix over for a short while then shrugs
"You the kid looking to be a cop?"
| >It calling him kid were even appropriate, despite being rather tall she looks to be in her early 20's
| > It's a close if/or, his age amounting the same, except for his height. Just a few inches shorter. He bears circular rimmed glasses and blonde hair put into a comb-over. He's in jeans, but a dress shirt with rolled up sleeves, he seems athletic, not strength wise, but agile.
"Oh, uhm.. A-Actually, yes."
> He's foreign, German?
| "I've currently arrived f-from Neo SF. I was a firefighter. My name is Felix Hazard, l-lot's call me Eden, though. F-From the soccer t-team.."
> He offers a handshake. He seems rather nervous, either it's trying to talk to a woman or an officer.
| >>149003
> Other than him, only two other cars sit at the top.. A grand blue and white S13, and a sleek, jet black BMW M30. Both empty as the drivers had used them to set up the stage for the DJ. People cheer and clap, liking the arrival of the Lotus.
| >>150032
>Ferris gives a firm, confident handshake. With a warm smile as if he's caught an amount of her respect from his mention of being a Firefighter
"Well what makes you want to be a police officer Felix?"
"what's probably the shittiest job in this city"
>She asks, not so much to dissuade him. But to test his purpose and conviction
| > Felix relaxes at the shake, making sure his side holds up, but is off put easily. He gives his answer fully.
"A-Ah? Well, it started with a friend of mine. He was an ice skater and.. Was put out of competition because of an 'accident'. I hated knowing someone got away with shit like that, I hate knowing people still do, so I decided I want to atleast make a difference somewhere it might matter. I went to Neo SF.. And learned things were much bigger than lighting people's houses."
| "From there, watching things happen, seeing things I probably shouldn't have, it kinda fueled a want. A want for it to stop. I fonally just said to myself, 'this cannot keep happening', Y'know? So, I took training and got licensed for weapons, and came here. To Glitch. It didn't feel anything like Neo, but I heard lotsa' things happen here that doesn't happen anywhere else in the world. So, I might as well have some experience with the worst."
| (Sorry GM if this talk hijacks a car thread)
>Ferris crosses her arms and looses a cool sigh
"That's... very honorable"
"It'd be good to have you on the force. But-"
| "will your conviction hold. There's a long, long list of cons that go with this job. And I want you to know before you get in, that there're alot of other ways to make the world a little better. And that if you choose this path, understand all the problems that come with it.
| (Nah, you're fine! >>150123)
| >>150124
>Felix nods, believing he's getting somewhere.
"I'm willing to try and tackle any challenges that will come fourth to me. I know that it'll be hard around the clock, and going in there's no turning back, but I'm accepting that as a sacrifice to comfort. I'll prove it in any way I can if you let me be."
> He doesn't give any signs of wanting to back down on his request, he listens carefully to what Ferris says.
| "I understand being an officer isn't the best way, but as of now it's the way I want to go. I've made a good amount of decisions to know where I want to stand. It was the same way with my first job."
| >Seeing all the people cheering at it's arrival, Lotus drives to a relatively free spot. Once there, Elise revs its engine, and starts spinning on the spot. Tires screech, burning, engine screams and clouds of smoke start spreading around, greeting applauding people.
| >Through the cheers of people, Ferris keeps focus on the conversation
"You'll be shot at all the time, You might die, you might even get sent to die."
| >>150159
> Several people head out to dance close to the car, enjoying the rising smoke. The music changes to match the upbeat tempo of all the happenings.
"Check it out, check it out! Go and have a look at this guy right here. Kickin' Lotus man, awesome! Killing it!"
> The DJ heads over the speaker. The party continues as is as, people taling pictures of the kid's car.
| >>150179
> He gives himself a bit of time, looking over to the focus of the party. He watches the smoke rise, the happiness before looking Ferris in the eyes, no longer shaky and responding firmly.
"Getting shot at will take some getting used to.. But being sent to die? That's nothing new."
| >Lotus kept spinning for a minute, before finally stopping to save tires from burning off. It stayed on the spot, cautious to drive through the people to park properly. It's engine roared one last time, before the car went silent.
>Driver's door opened, revealing a surprisingly ascetic design inside the car. Single sport seat, full carbon panel, wheel that resembled a round keyboard more, and the rest of the space inside filled with support structures.
>Teenager stepped outside.
| >>150185
"Hate to break this one to ya', but the shady shit you hate, People getting away? It happens just as much if not worse in the PD"
| "The pay is barely worth the risk, many officers end up regularly taking bribes. Worst of all is that the citizens tend to neither cooperate nor appreciate people in the PD, makes them think less of you in fact"
| "Quite a lot... Sounds rough."
> He clears his throat, looking back to lean against the high ledge.
"Why are you still an officer then, if it's so bad? Something's got to keep you going."
| "I live and die in service to my country and its people"
>Ferris finishes her drink, resting her arms on the ledge, she stares out at the sky cheerless
"For a man to carry the burden of a hundred, through pain and suffering is the highest honor for the good of the world"
>She murmers to herself, quietly repeating the words of something that sounds like an oath
| >She suddenly breaks her expression and bursts into laughter.
"Hahah Oh man, Just Study up on how much bullshit it can before you make your decision. If you still want to join up then, you have my endorsement"
| (it can be*)
| > Processing what she did, Felix chuckles and shakes his head lightly.
"O-Oh? Gotcha'. In that case, thanks for the heads up. I appreciate having your word. Will it matter which station I go to if I chose to proceed?"
| "There's a station by Central meant for recruitment"
"Also... Forget what I said"
>She speaks with a firm, almost threatening tone
| > He looks to her almost confused, but nonetheless nods.
"Y-Yeah, alright."
> He takes a look around once more, taking a listen for the music before standing straight again, this time trying to lighten things a bit.
"Well it was, ah.. Nice meeting you, Ferris. I did enjoy talking with you, truly."
| "See ya' around kid"
>Ferris waves him off as she turns to get more drinks
| > He nods and turns. With his task now complete, he makes his way down a few levels and decides to stay for the cars, using his phone to take pictures.
| >The 240z returns, gracefully making its way to the top of the parking garage.
| > Behind him is a Peak Angle BMW, people cheer as they're let up to the top. Crowd's split up into groups to make pathways for them.
| >The 240z's first muffler turns off, turning the engine from a purr to more of a growl, revving as it goes up to the top.
| (Sorry for the lateness.)
| (It is I that needs to be apologizing.)
> As they arrive, however, rolling up to the top, they are suddenly accompanied by two, three? Four other cars! None make a louder sound than the 240z, pulling in front once they leave the last level.
"Woah.. Woah guys! Touge Union's came back early with the first event group!"
> To Accompany AM: A slick red RX-7, S13, 240z?! But one that doesn't bear the Touge Union name.. A Silvia, instead it's green, black and pink printed with N01S3 B0MB.
| >AM turns the car off, stepping out of it, stretching.
"I hope there some food left. I've been starving."
| > The group doesn't bother with him completely, focused on entertaining the crowd. As Edward rolls up, the cars begin to slide and entertain the people, passing by closely to groups, walls, and vendors.. Which yes, still serve plenty of fresh delicacies of your choice.
| "Fucking finally."
>AM returns with a burger, sitting at his car. He takes a look at the surrounding cars and people on the top floor.
| > It was a complete party floor for the beginning, but with most of the vehicles gone, the Touge Union team, the two cars assisting the stage, The Lotus and Edward are easily fit on top of the lot. The DJ keeps the party pumping with music and self conversation, everything is relaxed up under the stars. Edward joins AM shortly.
"Fuel for the rest of the night, huh?"
| "Yeah. Fuel for the fight."
>AM looks at the Touge Union and N01S3 B0MB teams.
"You much of a drifter?"
| > He shakes his head, chuckling.
"Drift? Yeah, not often though. I'm more based for the speed stuff, so I couldn't compete."
> The team is good, even for entertainment, but the single Noise Bomb driver is graceful. Aware of his vehicle the entire time, able to just graze his bumper to whatever he puts it to.
| "Alright, Noted. Anything I should know about these guys before I go for em'?"
>AM finishes his burger, going round to his passenger side, getting a box.
| >Edward looks up to the running team before sighing.
"Uh.. Y-Yeah, so.. What I told you about Aki earlier? He doesn't exactly 'lead' Touge anymore, but he's their first chair. Mostly after some event that happened years ago, but.. He is 'Drift King'. You'll have to beat his team before you race him. Unless of course you catch his attention. All in all these guys race with the respect system."
> He clears his throat. Looking back at AM.
"What'cha doing?"
| >AM flicks a switch on the box, sliding it under his car. The box magnetises and expands itself, to lift the car just off the ground. AM himself Moves round to the front of the car, popping the hood. As the car finally stops lifting, AM begins readjusting the camber plates on the front shock towers.
"Well I'm prepping the car. had to come in with reduced camber when I was racing you."
>AM finishes working on the front shock towers, moving over to the rear of the car.
| > He nods in understanding, continuing his train of thought.
"Ah.. Gotcha. But anyways, Touge Union's a top class team in their league. Only outdone by Noise Bomb and React. The team here is from worst to best: 240z, RX-7, S13, then Aki. Which I don't think you'll be able to race, or 'recruit' just off of beating his team. He's also the absolute head of the Noise bomb drivers, which gives way to his Silvia."
| >AM begins his adjusting with the rear shock towers.
"So Aki basically Bosses 2 teams, AND the 240Z driver sucks?"
>AM Says the last part rather loudly, on purpose.
| > The amount of people that hear laugh, some are a little shocked at the calling out. Word here, however travels fast as Edward gets a bit nervous.
"W-Woah, uh.. Y-Yeah. H-He's got a lot going. He was one of the original racers, though. Back when the whole organization got this racing legal."
> It's not long before a car breaks off from the pack of drifters... The Silvia.
| "Well. That was easy."
>AM finishes adjusting his shock towers, and flicks a switch on the box under the car, compacting it. AM puts it away before facing the Silvia.
| > It arrives with little more than the smoke still rising from the rear tires. Everyone seems to suddenly focus upon the greeting, Aki stopping his card adjacent to AM's. He gets out, following with a wave to sudden cheer, before approaching AM, no present accent for his Japanese looks.
"You're the one that placed second on the sprint race earlier, weren't you?"
| "Yeah, but it's only second place."
>AM replies, putting away his tools, Hood still open.
| "Second? It's better than not finishing. You mind giving me your name?"
> Aki let's him put away his things, before offering a handshake. He seems rather nice compared to his status.
| >AM returns the handshake, and lets the hood stay open, for the engine to be seen
"Ano. And you must be Aki?"
| > He chuckles and nods, taking notice of the inside of the 240z.
"Yep, that's me. I saw your challenge on Peak Angle. I'm assuming you're here for more than just a few races, huh? What's your motive? And where did you get an MGU-K?"
>Aki's nearly too easy to distract, rather intrigued by AM's build.
| "You assume right. The MGU-K was... gotten from a F0 team, and I slowly rebuilt it to fit this car."
>AM Closes the hood of the car, teasing Aki.
"I can't reveal all my tricks, you know."
| > Shaking his head, He laughs and smiles, taking a step back.
"F0? Alright, alright.. I understand. Well, how about this. Our first drift event will be after the drag race soon. We'll be straight through the city, a course mapped out entirely at random. We might end up back where we started, at the other side, who knows.. But this'll be the kicker because most people on the city cruise will see it. Why don't you go sideways with my boys and show me what you got?"
| "Alright. Oh and by the way, if you talk to the 240z guy on your team, tell him to chin up."
>AM sits on the bonnet of his car.
| > Aki nods, heading back to get in the Silvia.
"Alright, fair. I'll be watching!"
> With that, he pushes his rev limiter before a burnout, this time, the tire smoke is green! peeling off, he makes his way off the top level, hitting it sideways and speeding down the parking lot. The rest of Touge Union join him shortly after, then the top floor becomes a full on party again.
| >Boy in yellow suit casually watches the meeting unfold leaning on his Lotus, while eating a burg. He waves over to the AM.
| >AM waves him over.
"Come on over!"
| "Hey. I'm gonna head out for a bit. Good luck with Touge."
> Edward, having stayed quiet, goes and returns to his BMW, getting ready to leave.
| "Alright man. Don't forget to come to the next meet. keyword will be sent to you on the Sim in the envelope. That is, if you want to."
>AM waves goodbye to Edward.
| "Gotcha. I'm more than wanting, see ya'."
> With it, he drives off.
| >Teenager grins, finishes off his burg, and starts making his way through the crowd.
>Eventually he reached AM and his car.
"Didn't expect to see you here of all places, mister Doe, — >he said, as he got closer,
— great race, it was a good show to watch. Brought me memories."
| "Me and you."
>AM pats the car.
"Got to put my hands to something, so I did."
| "That is a good thing to put your hands to, — >Boy replied, referring either to the car or to racing,
— I personally wouldn't attend a street event normally, but this city lacks a proper professional racing scene."
>He shrugged.
"Something I hope my company would be able to establish. We started off as a racing team, thats where I got the money to begin buisness in the first place, so its only natural I would attend to events like this one, even though it is not an official one."
| "How long are you into racing?"
>'King' suddenly jumped off topic.
| >I've always enjoyed racing. I only started 5 years ago, once I got this car."
>AM crosses his hands
"To me, it's always been about the grass roots, rather than serious Motorsport.
| "There is nothing bad about grassroots."
>Teenager turned slightly to see the rest of the party.
"Grassroots are usually all about enjoying what you do. I've seen more than enough people: racers, corporate representatives, military, researchers, you name it. They forgot why they started doing whatever they are doing. Race for money, the 'seriousness', takes over, blinds them."
>He turned back to AM.
"Make sure you don't end like that. It would be such a waste."
| "Shoot me if I do."
>AM looks over the party.
"So what fancy toy did you bring?"
| "Ah, this."
>'King' pointed towards the black and yellow Lotus.
"This is the car I spent most of my racing career in. Actually, this is an exact copy, down to decals."
>He sighed.
"We had to sell the original to gain extra funds when we became a company, and I never managed to trace it's fate afterwards."
| >AM looks over the machine, looking at its aero.
"You used to race? In what Motorsport?"
| "Mostly back on Kirrea. I won Kirrean 24 hours in Pro Sports category, twice, then multiple dragracing events, like Kirrean Drag Cup, Pro Mod and Sports Cars. I also participated in Le Mans 24h, though only got in 16th, and it was a different car. Mainly 24h endurance races and drag events."
| "huh. Not my cup, but I respect it. I developed for a few teams as a contractor, and over time, testing parts made me a better driver."
| "Maybe you would be more interested in civilian designs rather than weapon development, then?"
>Teenager casually replied.
"We have different branches or r&d, it would not be much of a difficulty to move you from weapon development to civilian designs. Once you finish your first contract."
>He took out a pack of cigarettes, almost full this time, and tilted his head, offering AM to take one.
| >AM takes a cigarette, lighting it.
"This is my last job, kiddo. I'm retiring."
>AM takes a long draw, sighing to exhale.
"I got enough money to buy me a spot on the upper plate, and live happy, hopefully."
| >Boy takes out a cigarette for himself, and puts the pack back in his chest pocket.
"That's a shame, mister Doe, —
>he said, lighting his own cigarette,
— I was hoping for a long-term partnership."
>He draws on his cigarette.
"Well, if you would ever change your mind, we would gladly accept you back. Have you already consulted a lawyer?"
| "Yeah. The agreement is signed. All I have to do is see a shrink, and the collar will be removed."
| >'King' exhaled the smoke, and raised a brow.
"Does this mean you managed to find a way to deal with the collar yourself?"
>He dragged some more.
| "Yeah. Somehow. It will let me return to town once the job is done."
>AM finishes the cigarette, stubbing it out.
"You feel like coming along with me for the drift showcase?"
| >Teenager grinned.
"Sure. Although a bit more and I might get a nostalgia overdose."
>He took out an old, empty pack from cigarettes from the pocket on his pants, and shoved his cigarette inside, effectively putting it off.
| >A tall woman suddenly puts a hand on AM's shoulder
"Hello AM? I would just like to confirm some things before you uh, go"
| "Hmm? Sure. Miss..."
>AM keeps a raised eyebrow.
| >Blond teenager looked over and his grin wore off.
"Ah, if it isn't the miss I-Love-Electrocuting-People."
>He sighed.
"And we had such a friendship bonding moment as well."
| "Sorry, I know it's sudden, but Cain sent me. Want's to know what's up. I understand you are retiring?
| "Yeah. It's a lot of factors. I... I don't want to talk about it."
>AM opens his driver side door, motioning for the woman to get in to the passenger seat.
| "Oh wait. It isn't the miss I-Love-Electrocuting-People."
>'King' facepalmed.
"I really should stop being overly dramatic, shouldn't I."
| "Well, this isn't all about you now is it"
> She gets into the passanger seat
| "Sorry King, but this is more of a private conversation."
>AM shuts his door, turning his engine on.
"No. No it isn't."
| >Boy shrugged, and lit up another cigarette. Party still went on, and he could as well go snatch a drink for now. He looked around, scanning the crowd for the place most likely to have some, and got moving.
| >The woman speaks casually
"I understand wanting to retire, don't we all? But why diddn't you say so earlier? Wouldn't kill you to visit Cain you know"
| "Thought I can keep going, but I just broke. I couldn't sleep, I drank my self to blackout every other day, I didn't want to see anyone. The retirement took some of the weight away, but..."
>AM trails off.
"Sorry. But what was your name?"
| "Ah, my name is Dahk, just a private informant, worked a bit for cain, Spoke very highly of you."
>She looks out the window wistfully
"You sound like you've about had it, So why the last job? if i were you i would quit now."
| "Because I never knew it was going to be my last job. I've already signed the agreement, so I got to keep my promise."
>AM drives the car over to the DJ, Poking his head out.
"Hey! When's the drift showcase?"
| " you don't have to do everything by yourself you knos. You're lucky to have such wonderful friends. I'm sure we could help with whatever this last job is."
| >AM turns back to Dakh, but still waiting for The DJ.
"It's fine. I'm going away for a few months. Weapon dev. Look, I can't say more, I signed a NDA, and I don't want to be under fire again. Literally and Figuratively."
(My ID keeps fucking about)
| "I see"
> Dahk stays silent for a long time before finally speaking up again
"Cain's pretty sick you know."
| "With what? Shit, I really picked a bad time to drop everything on her."
>AM Facepalms.
| "How should i know? I'm not a doctor."
> She sighs in resignation
"It's pretty bad, doesn't look contagious but that's besides the point. The point is she wants to see you, they all do. Don't need to change your mind about anything, but atleast pay your respects and visit.
| "Yeah. I will visit Cain before I leave, but who is they?"
>AM questions, suspicious of the use of they.
| "Hm?"
>Dahk turns her head back at AM
"Cain's friends. Who did you think I mean?"
| "Hmm. That's good. I will need to."
>AM Begins to ride down the ramp, to the lower levels.
"Why don't you and I go for a ride? I don't get many passengers these days."
| >Dahk sinks into her seat and closes her eyes
"Sure, I'm only here to talk to you after all"
| >AM straps in the rest of his buckles.
"You should probably strap in. The Gs get get weird everytime."
>AM sets the engine to a lean Fuel mixture, and sets all the mufflers to on, hiding the real power of the car from Dahk.
| >Dahk laughs as she puts on the buckles
"Is that why you flipped that switch?"
| "You can say that."
>AM keeps light on the throttle, as they exit the parking lot, heading to the start of the drift event.
| >a hint of blush suddenly forms across Dahk's face from embarressment as she asks
"... What do you even do at these things? drive around really fast?"
| "Surprising, Go sideways."
>AM Answers, waiting around for the event to start.
| >Dahk pauses then closes her eyes
"As long as i don't go home in a casket"
| "Ehhh... you never know..."
>AM says jokingly.
| > "Alright alright, guys! The third event will be set in stone right now! Follow team Aftermix to the starting grid, racers. There will be multiple heats, so you might not get in the first race.."
> Aftermix, as he said, begins down the lot, sliding on a few turns to get excitement flowing before leaving the garage. Cars follow, marked and unmarked. (Will make a thread for this event, give me some time as I'm a bit slower than slow.)
| (when is Aki's drift event?)
| (Coming up in the event thread. I have to leave across town to a meeting, if you wish I can start the thread and let you join in and roam.)
| (It shouldn't be longer than an hour but I've got the worst of luck this month.)
| (Nah man. Take your time.)
| (Okay, threads ready. Starts in Chapel-3)
| (Yee.)
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| > 30 minutes in. A rented out parking lot, nearly a full size office building, has not only begun housing vehicles, but quick set up lights, banners boasting the words 'Nitrocide' and 'Noise Bomb', and a large selection of music being played inside. The building is a good distance away from housing, but things can still get wild. The theme matches the nightlife of Glitch city, walls and cars alike share neon lights, aesthetic coloring and a heavy feel for danger.. pun not included.