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Post by WR Harthe on Dec 23, 2020 23:25:46 GMT -8
WR shrugged.
"Fair 'nuff. Don't think this'll take too long. This is just a short, two lap circuit, nothin' too competitive. Don't see the betting pool so the owners probably aren't here, which means no big payout, and no brawling. Usually more intense at night. So basically, don't expect too much."
They explained as the race officials chatted up the other drivers.
They would use the remaining downtime to shuffle through their CDs. When they finally found one, they crammed it into the player and cranked up the volume. It was a compilation of instrumentals ranging from metal, to electronic, to pop, and really everything in between. Some of them were made by WR.
Gremlin would notice that the officials were positioned for take-off, and the other drivers were revving their engines. WR however seemed to be on another plane entirely, tapping their fingers on the steering wheel to the music while they gazed out the window. The other cars immediately shot off when the go was given, but WR stayed back, waiting.
They would hold a finger up to Gremlin, and after a few seconds, they would finally step on the gas, perfectly in sync with the beat drop.
...they really waited for that. Or were they just trying to give the other drivers a head start? Who knows?
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Post by Gidget on Dec 24, 2020 8:09:42 GMT -8
Gidget watched as the other cars took off, and began itching to just GO. She wanted to go FAST, to fly by the other drivers and laugh as they passed them. She was wiggling around like an impatient toddler, her eyes wide.
Just as she turned to WR to say something, they held up a finger. She snapped her jaw closed and glared at them, crossing her arms over her chest... and then, they took off.
She squeaked and immediately shifted her position to get a better look out the windows. She would never admit it out loud... but that was kind of awesome.
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Post by WR Harthe on Dec 24, 2020 19:55:46 GMT -8
WR very quickly hit top speeds as they approached third place. Every racer usually came with something unique -- a win condition, so to speak, something to rely on to give them an advantage. Most drivers stocked their cars with illegal enhancements, and while WR had NOS, they mostly relied on knowledge and strategy, which was something a lot of underground racers lacked.
They stuck to the outside of the track as they approached the first corner, letting go of the gas just enough to allow them to float to the inside of the turn, overtaking third place with relative ease. WR's car wasn't as fast as others, but it accelerated well and they had to slow down much less on corners, so with proper utilization, they were practically unbeatable.
As they came out of the corner onto a new straightaway, they would throw their head to the side with a smile.
"Wanna see something cool?"
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Post by Gidget on Dec 24, 2020 21:06:46 GMT -8
Gidget was trying hard not to interfere with WR's focus or concentration, but she couldn't stop giggling. She wanted so badly to just crawl over their lap and taunt the other driver as they passed them, but had to settle for sticking her tongue out at them.
Because she is SO mature. Obviously.
Cackling wildly, she placed one hand on the dash and turned to look at WR. She no longer cared about giving them her name... this was worth it. She nodded enthusiastically, and cooed out, "Cooler than this? Do it."
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Post by WR Harthe on Dec 26, 2020 19:32:18 GMT -8
And with that, WR grinned, flicking the cap off of the NOS switch and hovering their thumb over it as they maneuvered the car to the inside of the track. They were going to attempt to overtake both second AND first place in one go, but that was going to be difficult, even for them. After all, their car didn't really have the speed for those sort of moves.
Once they drifted into the inside of the next corner, they pressed the button, and the car would jolt ahead to challenge second place, who would promptly move to cut them off. Expecting the defensive maneuver, WR shot to the outside of the corner and drifted into the straightaway, losing speed, but not as much as the other guy did trying to cut them off. They came out neck and neck with second place, but was inching ahead slightly as they crossed the finish line.
One more lap.
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Post by Gidget on Dec 26, 2020 19:36:26 GMT -8
Gidget jumped as soon as they started to pass second place, a wild grin plastered across her face. She was nearly vibrating with the excitement of it all, and she turned to press herself into the passenger window. Sticking her tongue out and making faces at the other driver, she cackled to herself before falling back into the passenger seat.
"This is fucking AMAZING! You've GOT this, Speed Demon, c'moooooon!" She pressed her hands against the dash slightly, adrenaline pumping through every part of her body. "One more car to go, and then you've got to keep up this streak. Fucking GO FOR IT."
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Post by WR Harthe on Dec 26, 2020 23:12:59 GMT -8
WR bared their teeth as they inched past second place. They would easily take them on the next turn, then all they had to do was catch the leader. He wasn't too far ahead, but it would take some work to overtake him.
As they approached the next corner, WR pushed into the inside, forcing the other car to slow down and let them pass or he'd be pushed out of bounds. He lightly tapped the back of the car as he lagged back, making WR lose momentum as they were forced to straighten back out. They would grunt in annoyance at the inconvenience. Third and fourth were gaining, but WR was confident they could keep them at bay.
"I'm gonna kick his ass, I swear," They mumbled as they changed gears and laid on the NOS again.
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Post by Gidget on Dec 27, 2020 7:30:48 GMT -8
"You better, Speed Demon. You got more on the line here than just money or fame."
Gidget cackled wildly. She didn't care much if this stranger knew her name, anymore, but she was going to taunt them with whatever she needed to. WR would either lose their cool, and therefore the race, or use it to push forward and win.
The tiny hacker was wiggling in the passenger seat as soon as she saw WR press the NOS button.
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Post by WR Harthe on Dec 27, 2020 10:21:21 GMT -8
WR rolled their eyes at Gremlin's comment, not paying much attention to anything else she was doing. Honestly, there wasn't much to lose here compared to other races, and they didn't really care about the money or fame anymore. After all, the more popular they got, the more targets would be painted on their back. Gremlin's real name though... that was priceless.
With a deep breath, WR slammed on the gas, and coupled with the NOS, Gremlin would be thrown into her seat as they flew up to challenge first place. This time they would hit the corner roughly, coming to a somewhat abrupt stop as they drifted the outside, barely grazing the wall.
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Post by Gidget on Dec 27, 2020 10:45:59 GMT -8
Gidget squealed in joy as she plastered herself against the passenger seat, not able to tear her eyes off of first place. It was going to be a close race, that was for sure. She was just about to make another snarky comment when they, rather suddenly, came to a stop... and the tiny hacker went flying. She hit the dashboard a bit roughly and half collapsed onto the floor board. There was a split second where she didn't make any noise, or really move much at all... Before she jumped up like a meerkat, her violet eyes alight with laughter. "That was AWESOME. Did we win?  " |
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Post by WR Harthe on Dec 27, 2020 10:51:26 GMT -8
WR laughed as they watched Gremlin fly across the car. They raised a brow momentarily as she seemed to go unconscious, but rolled their eyes as she jumped back into her seat.
They would turn the radio down as they listened to the other cars cross the finish line, then for the sweet, sweet sound of their exhausts firing. That was their favorite part of ending a race.
After wiping the sweat from their forehead and exhaling a deep sigh, they turned to Gremlin with a grin.
"Yeah, we won."
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Post by Gidget on Dec 27, 2020 11:09:42 GMT -8
With a sudden burst of excitement, Gidget nearly tackled WR in the front seat, her entire body quivering. She clung to them for a moment before realizing what she had done. Just as quickly as she launched herself at WR, she recoiled, curling up in the passenger seat.
"Dude. Duuuuuude. That was... amazing! Holy FUCK."
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Post by WR Harthe on Dec 27, 2020 11:16:26 GMT -8
WR was taken back by Gremlin's sudden act of affection, falling into the door as they reciprocated the tackle. They instinctively went to wrap their arms around her, but as quick as she went in, she popped right back out. They assumed it was just the adrenaline kick getting to her, but as brief as it was... it was nice. They would scratch their head in embarrassment.
"Yeah, well, glad you enjoyed your first taste."
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Post by Gidget on Dec 27, 2020 11:19:27 GMT -8
"God, the way you went around those corners, and you just FLEW! It was like the entire car had WINGS!"
Gidget moved her hand through the air, like a bird soaring, and fell back into her seat again. "That was AMAZING. You were fucking RAD!"
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Post by WR Harthe on Dec 27, 2020 11:23:29 GMT -8
WR continued scratching their head, their face red in embarrassment. They... were NOT good at taking praise, but they nodded along and grinned as Gremlin recalled events of the race.
"What, did you think I was lying?" They rolled their eyes again and gazed out the window to evade Gremlin's gaze.
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