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[perfectsymmetry]

[It's been obvious lately, since after Christmas, that Crowe hadn't been feeling like himself. He's been depressed ever since, doing his best to not show it. But today, Mayfield has decided to cheer him up, it seems. Suddenly there's another Christmas tree in his house this morning. And under that tree is a 2009 Ducati 1198 Superbike. He stares at it for a long time, rereading the note, looking it over... Santa? No. He *knows* this is from home. His birthday present from his dad. This was what he was promised for when he turned 17, and it's shown up here!

Crowe pushes it outside, pops on the helmet that was included, and rides off! There's going to be some problems though. Crowe was still learning how to ride back home, which was over 10 months ago now. So not only is he a newbie on a very fast bike, he's rusty. Better look out because he's coming your way! He'll be making awkward starts and stops, shaking and stalling out... but he manages to stay upright at least. But no one noticed him knocking himself into that mailbox, did they...? It doesn't seem to bother him though, as anyone who listens can hear him laughing. Feel free to stop him - maybe he's taking a breather, or maybe he almost ran you over. Oops. He'll be sorry, really. He'll also be stopping by his friends' houses to show off, and making an extra special stop at 1489 Kramden Road to pick up a certain special someone.]

Comments

[thief-of-truth.livejournal.com]

Sure! The more the merrier!

[perfektsymmetry.livejournal.com]

Great! Just let me know when. In the meanwhile... I have a lot of practicing to do. It's been a long time since I've gotten to drive one, and even then it wasn't much. I didn't even have my license yet.

[thief-of-truth.livejournal.com]

I'm really jealous. I mean, I'd probably wreck the thing if I tried, but you look so awesome on it!

[perfektsymmetry.livejournal.com]

[He grins. When does Crowe ever looks awesome.]

Ha, thanks. I'm trying really hard not to wreck it, actually.

[thief-of-truth.livejournal.com]

Well, at least there are lots of people in this town who are good with machines if you ever do.

[perfektsymmetry.livejournal.com]

I'll have to stop by and talk to Aaron... he lives across the street from me, and was a mechanic back home. I'll need all the help I can get with repairs, I was never any good at that.

[thief-of-truth.livejournal.com]

Oh, cool, I didn't know that. Aaron's pretty nice.

[perfektsymmetry.livejournal.com]

Yeah, he is. I'll try to keep this thing in one piece so I don't have to bug him.

[thief-of-truth.livejournal.com]

Good plan.