( and watch carefully he does, eyes fixated on her movements. it's fascinating. times like this make it truly clear how much they were missing out on, only having the option to play at being something greater than the mundane when so many more wonders were out in the universe.

there was much still to be grateful for as things were, though. rei cannot help the minor twinge of jealousy, but he also knows that these things come with costs. everything in life does. )

That's a very clever trick, young miss. ( is trick the right term? well, he has the benefit of ignorance on his side, if not. ) I find myself quite grateful you were the one to be here.

( though strengthened, the wire itself isn't as taut as it may have once been. he can see the dip in the middle, not one significant enough to prevent a working setup from failing... but does this count much as working? )

I think the concern is with the structure of this bicycle, you see. Perhaps it was different while things were less decayed, but it feels as though most of the weight is here in the front, with me. If perhaps the back were a bit heavier, it'd be less of an issue...

( is harrow even heavy enough to make an impact? unlikely. it is, however, such a good excuse for a friend to join in... right? )