[Accidental Video]
Sep. 14th, 2010 09:31 am![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
makes_you_tick[An unusual sight comes up on the screen- of course, it's hard to tell just what's going on at first. The device is clearly being bumped around a little, but it soon settles into a low vibration, focusing on the face of both Gabriel Sylar and Anthony Rutherford. For once, Sylar seems to be the unsure one, eyes darting back and forth as they pass by things a little too quickly. It's the start of their new Jeep's test drive, and Sylar's used to taxicabs and the subway- not so much this.
Anthony, on the other hand, is completely at ease in the driver's seat. He smiles when the engine gets louder. Sylar seems to settle down, but his eyes widen as Anthony's hands turn the wheel in a quick, practiced motion. Sylar has to hold onto the grip on the door to keep from leaning too far- apparently he's forgotten how telekinesis works here. He lets out a disbelieving laugh.]
I know you said you could turn on a dime, but I didn't think you meant that literally.
Anthony, on the other hand, is completely at ease in the driver's seat. He smiles when the engine gets louder. Sylar seems to settle down, but his eyes widen as Anthony's hands turn the wheel in a quick, practiced motion. Sylar has to hold onto the grip on the door to keep from leaning too far- apparently he's forgotten how telekinesis works here. He lets out a disbelieving laugh.]
I know you said you could turn on a dime, but I didn't think you meant that literally.
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Date: 2010-09-14 11:27 pm (UTC)It helps, knowing every part to this car.
[He starts her up, going what should probably be referred to as 'Granny Speed' for a short while before bumping it up to a mild cruising speed. He takes a gentle turn, paying close attention to how the car handles.]
I feel like I'm wasting this car's time...but I'll get better with it.
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Date: 2010-09-15 02:42 pm (UTC)That's exactly how I feel sometimes. But you're right. You'll get better. It's not like you're driving this car for the last time, you know?
[there's a lot of conviction in Anthony's voice. He trully believe Gabriel will get better. He has no choice, Anthony feels almost physical pain when driving this slowly...]
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Date: 2010-09-15 05:15 pm (UTC)[He gives Anthony a little smile, something knowing, and then speeds up to three times what he had been doing. It's still hardly what Anthony's capable of, and he has to slow down a little to turn, but they're moving now.]
Just had to get my bearings. This could be a great car to practice on.
[he's still going to insist Anthony drives it most of the time, of course]
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Date: 2010-09-15 05:30 pm (UTC)You should know, you helped build it. [he says with a smile]
You'll be using Nitro any day... [he stops as a wicked idea enters his mind. He grins.]
Or... You know... You could try it now.
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Date: 2010-09-15 06:12 pm (UTC)[but he's got that little smirk on his face that shows he's just itching to try.]
I'd need a long stretch, right?
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Date: 2010-09-15 06:31 pm (UTC)About half a mile to be on the safe side. This will give us four or five seconds...
Want me to talk you through?
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Date: 2010-09-15 07:32 pm (UTC)Sure. If I remember correctly, we've got a long stretch coming up.
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Date: 2010-09-15 07:50 pm (UTC)Okay... Lower yourself in the seat and get comfortable. When the Nitro kicks in, you'll get whiplash and you don't want to hurt your neck. I mean you can regenerate, but it's still going to be disorienting, and those few seconds are crucial...
[he mentally kicks himself. way to make this sound like fun, Anthony]
Anyway. When we get to the long stretch, you switch this on [he point to the button on the dashboard, near the steering wheel] and gently hit gas. You don't want nothing major, just a bit more gas going through the engine to mix with the nitro. There will be a major kick, and I need you to keep the wheel straight. You're awesome but I don't think the test drive is a good moment for you to try to take turns while on nitro. Count to three and turn it off.
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Date: 2010-09-15 08:31 pm (UTC)Okay. Here we go. No turns, I promise-
[He steps a little heavier on the gas and hits the button. And then he hangs on tight, eyes widening but staying focused on the road, even with the sudden burst of speed jolting him.]
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Date: 2010-09-16 04:56 pm (UTC)He laughs and holds tight onto the frame. He counts the seconds, ready to remind Gabriel to turn the Nitro off. Though he's sure that won't be needed.]
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Date: 2010-09-16 05:18 pm (UTC)That was.... [ Gabriel lets out a breathless laugh. He's already slowing down the car- that was plenty for him, and he's fairly sure Anthony's going to want to do that soon.]
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Date: 2010-09-16 05:22 pm (UTC)[he looks curiously at Gabriel]
How do you feel?
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Date: 2010-09-16 05:34 pm (UTC)Great. A little- [thinks for a moment] shellshocked, is probably the best description. I didn't know how much we'd feel that! Did you want to switch? [okay, so he wants to see Anthony push the car to the limit more than he's wanting to take a break.]
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Date: 2010-09-16 06:18 pm (UTC)[action]
Date: 2010-09-16 08:50 pm (UTC)[he gives Anthony a mischievous, secretive smile and stops the car] I want to see what you'd do with the Nitro.
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Date: 2010-09-17 05:23 pm (UTC)Okay.
[he gets out of the car and walks to the drivers side. When he passes the front, he runs his hand casually over the mask, checking the tempreture. It seems alright, meaning their cooling systems were working just fine. Okay. He could push the Jeep a bit further.
When he gets back into the drivers seat, his smile is more confident]
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Date: 2010-09-18 08:16 pm (UTC)It's still working perfectly, Anthony. I can tell.
[And that is a huge grin he gives Anthony.]
Go on, show me what you've got.
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Date: 2010-09-18 08:51 pm (UTC)You can just tell, just by... [vague gesture is vague, snort.] Awesome.
Okay then... Hold on and try not to switch on your powers. And remember. You asked.
[That's a warning, yes, delivered in a happy tone because Anthony's about to drive like he only drives when there's no other person in the car with him. He adjusts the rearview mirror, checks the dashboard to see their fuel and Nitro levels and starts driving.
He picks up speed quickly, as fast as it's possible without actually burning the tires. He takes two rapid turns and then they are on a dirt road, a different one than they took previously. It's a road Anthony used several months before, when test driving a Lamborghini he built. The road's straight, though anybody would be able to tell that the strip is way shorter than the one Gabriel used for their Nitro ride.]
Hold on
[he says again and switches Nitro on. The sudden jump pushes them into their seats. They aren't driving a second when Anthony notices a rock on the road and turns the stearing wheel just slightly, to drive around it.
They approach the turn fast, but Anthony doesn't make any move to turn off the Nitro. Gabriel did ask him to show what he got. He takes the turn full speed, the force of the maneuver pushing Anthony into the doors. But the turn is executed perfectly and they don't leave the road even for a second.
The light by the Nitro control flashes yellow and Anthony promptly turns it off, allowing for the regular gas to return to the engine. They slow down gradually and even though Anthony still keeps the speed above 100, the difference in notable.
They're driving slow now, by Anthony's standards, so he turns to look at Gabriel]
That's pretty much what I've got.
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Date: 2010-09-18 09:11 pm (UTC)Today's a no-powers sort of day. Don't worry.
[He holds onto the frame, knowing a little about what to expect. It's not like that at all, though, because of the turn. For a moment, Gabriel's certain the car is tipping over, but it turns out that's just him- he has to fight not to fall into Anthony's lap.
By the time they finally slow down, he's twisted up in his seat, his feet tucked under him, and his shoulders still leaning over toward Anthony. He tries to right himself and laughs, completely unguarded.]
You're amazing! [he'd ask questions, but he's still trying to process what just happened.]
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Date: 2010-09-18 09:21 pm (UTC)Uhm... Thanks?
[Theoretically, he knows he's a damn good driver. But knowing it, and hearing other people, his friends, appreaciate his skill... Those are two different things.]
It's nothing you can't learn.
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Date: 2010-09-18 09:34 pm (UTC)I don't know, sometimes true talent can't be learned by anyone else.
...thank you for sharing this with me.
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Date: 2010-09-18 09:43 pm (UTC)It's nothing, really. I just like driving fast, so I had to learn to control the car at any speed. You can do it too.
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Date: 2010-09-18 10:02 pm (UTC)[he pauses for a moment, and it's both awkward and comfortable somehow. he's not really sure about it, either.]
Of course, that doesn't mean I won't practice driving. I think I've got a taste for it now.
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Date: 2010-09-18 10:10 pm (UTC)He glances at Gabriel and he feels pleased and proud and all sorts of other things. Apparently this test drive was an amazing idea.]
Of course you got a taste for it. Driving is awesome. If I could I'd spend my entire free time driving around.
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Date: 2010-09-18 10:39 pm (UTC)I can see why. And now it'll be a lot easier to do so. This Jeep should last ages with the both of us to maintenance it, and we can build other things. If we want. [which it's obvious he does]
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