Flight

[thefirststark]

The space within the SXF-16 is cramped. Three seats, and room for maybe two suitcases. Ask anyone who flew on the Pan Am clipper ships, and they would say that this is a step backwards. But ask anyone who sat at the controls of the SF-12 Mockingbird or SF-11 Vulture, and he would be thrilled there's room for a co-pilot.

Howard opens the hatch from the outside, leading his passenger aboard.

"Welcome aboard, Helena."

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[thefirststark]

He isn't going to tell her that the welcoming crew is there more to inspect the prototype than to check on him. Which is what he pays them for.

"Any time, Helena. And we will do this again, that is certain." He leans over and clutches her left hand. "Only maybe you'll get to land."

If not next time, soon.