Parking Lot by the Causeway, Tuesday Evening

[faithandscience]

So plans had been made, and after a quick trip to the garage to pick up some tools he figured they were likely to use, Will headed out to the parking lot to meet up with Ariel, all the while rationalising what they were about to do.

It wasn't a crime, he figured, if it was done in the name of scientific advancement. Never mind that he wasn't

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[shes_got_legs]

Ariel could totally go with calling it scientific advancement, totally!

"Ohmygosh!" she said, bouncing up to William and spotting the shuttle almost right away, even if she'd never even ridden on it herself. "There it is! It's so big!"

And the engine must be amazing! This was even more exciting than learning about saxophones earlier!

[faithandscience]

"It certainly is impressive, isn't it?" Will had to admit. He hadn't really had much time to look at the carriage when they'd all been crowding on to it from the airport. The trip to Baltimore had lessened his awe at the machines somewhat, but they were still new enough to be incredibly fascinating.

[shes_got_legs]

"Well," Ariel laughed. "What are we waiting for? Let's crack this thing open! The engine's in the front of it, isn't it?"

[faithandscience]

"Indeed," William nodded. "I don't suppose you know if there's a- latch or something?" he asked, moving closer to inspect the front of the vehicle.