[Video] I Can Fly Anything

[happybeeps]

[Poe's been working on something, and the weather is finally cooperating well enough that he feels he can show it off. The sun shines down on him, and he grins at the camera from his set up on a small hill in a clearing.]

Anyone want to learn how to fly?

[He turns the view to show off the glider he's built, a mix of scavenged pieces and replicator parts, but it doesn't look half bad.]

Used to do this all the time back home. I know I promised a few of you piloting lessons; this isn't quite the same, but it's a pretty good starting place.

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[beholding_archivist]

Can you please tell me your location and where you plan to fly that thing?

[ Yes, he knows it's great that there has been some progress in setting up the hospital, but in his own way Jon wishes people weren't so eager to land there. ]

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[happybeeps]

[Poe pings his location on the map.]

If I'm working with beginners we won't get more than a few metres from here.

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[beholding_archivist]

Thank you.

Please try to avoid any complicated fractures if possible. I can see you aren't planning to fly high, but people trip and fall unluckily without leaving the ground at all.

Though, believe it or not, I do appreciate this little warning in advance.

[ He just tends to be pessimistic. ]

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[happybeeps]

I'll see what I can do. A scrape or two is kind of part of the experience.

[He flashes a teasing grin.]

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[beholding_archivist]

Out of curiosity... How high and far can you get with it?

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[happybeeps]

[Poe grins, clearly drawing on personal experience.]

Depends where you're starting from and the surrounding area, but you can get a few kilometres up, and ...hundreds of kilometres out.

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[beholding_archivist]

Do you think we might be able to scout out some of the surrounding areas of the city with this? Or get some aerial pictures from Temba.

[ You know, putting this glider to actually helpful use. ]

[doubled_speed]

Don't wanna fly. But I've got a gift for you and Webble.

[happybeeps]

A gift?

[doubled_speed]

Did I promise you guys medals out loud? I can't remember.

[happybeeps]

You actually made those?

[doubled_speed]

[Wow, so offended that you are shocked by that.]

Yes, of course I did!

[happybeeps]

[He's flattered. See that surprised smile?]

I didn't think you were serious.

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[out_of_order]

Flying, huh?

All right, I'm curious. Also BeeDee wants to give it a shot.

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[happybeeps]

Yeah, you ever use a glider before?
I'm sure we can rig him in safe and sound.

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[out_of_order]

[A sheepish smile here.]

Not...exactly. Our last experience was us trying to cling to a giant gorgara.

BeeDee will be fine so long as he can hang on to me or something. He's got a good grip.

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[happybeeps]

[Poe laughs.]

Well you've got some idea then. Don't worry, I'm a good teacher, you'll love it.

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[out_of_order]

Oh, I don't doubt it. I look forward to it.

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[happybeeps]

We'll get everything set up for you.

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[kallig]

For the sake of my sanity, can I ask you and anyone who takes you up on the offer to be careful?

[Altair is not amused.]

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[happybeeps]

Do I not strike you as the careful sort?

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[kallig]

If you or anyone you bring with you come into the hospital, I swear you'll know the inky black heart of grumpiness, Dameron.

[Pointed look goes here.]

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[happybeeps]

I haven't crashed a glider since I was 8.

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[kallig]

I believe you haven't.

But anyone taking you up on your offer could get hurt. They don't have your experience, after all.

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[happybeeps]

Hence the lessons.

[He pans over to the small hill he's on.]

No one's going to get more than a few metres in the air today, if that.