Swoop Races with Barry and Cisco

[childofrebellion]

The door opens onto a decently lit alley with building's reaching up, ships overhead and a crowd of various alien races moving in the cross-street.

Cassian holds it for Barry and Cisco to walk out, searching up for surveillance and listening for 'trooper boots, "Welcome to Corsin.

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[makes_the_toys]

"Hey man, you mind if we get a picture with you and your bike?" Cisco asks, gesturing between himself and Barry and pointing at Howl.

[childofrebellion]

Howl smirks and goes to pose while Cassian says,

"I'll take it so everyone can be in the shot. Don't want to lose any of that glorious swoop."

[makes_the_toys]

"Sweet," Cisco says, passing off the pad so he and Barry can pose with the man and his bike.

[run_barry]

Barry is all grins for the picture, then gives Howl a grateful smile and nod when it's taken.

"Thanks, man. Good luck in the races today."

[childofrebellion]

"I'll be in the fifth race," Howl says after beaming for the picture.

Cassian hands Cisco the pad back and nods, "We should get our seats. They're not too bad," In one of his conversations on other topics, someone brought up the tickets and it ended up he could use them.

[makes_the_toys]

"We'll be rooting for you, dude," Cisco says, giving the man a thumbs up.

[run_barry]

"Cool, let's go," Barry says, ready to follow Cassian again through the crowd, eager to see the start of the races.

[childofrebellion]

After a little orienting, they end up on a tier not too far from the track with a good view of a tight corner. Cassian settles back, noting exits and smiling, "I didn't realize the seats were this good, but my friend who has them has been coming for a lot of races."

Perhaps friend isn't accurate but its the most useful word, since asset would sound odd.

[run_barry]

There's a bit of a discussion-not-quite-argument on who is sitting where between Barry and Cisco, but the two get settled in with Barry on the end and Cisco in between beside Cassian.

"Wow, it's a really great view," Barry says, looking over the track.

[makes_the_toys]

"I mean, it's not court-side at the Miners, but it's not bad," Cisco says, not wanting to give Cassian too much credit.

Not that Cisco's ever been court-side, before.

[childofrebellion]

“Miners, what kind of team are they?”

He’s not sure if Barry’s trying to help by having Cisco between them, but he’s curious to see how things go. There’s a blare that makes Cassian flinch before the announcer readies the first race.

[run_barry]

"Basketball," Barry answers Cassian, before shooting Cisco a sidelong look. "And you have never been that close at a game, Cisco."

Barry would certainly prefer it if his friends got along, and bringing them here was a really nice gesture on Cassian's part, so it is Barry's hope this fixes more things between them.

[makes_the_toys]

"I've seen pictures," Cisco counters. "Nicholson is always posting pics of his sweet seats."

The blare makes them both sit up, and Cisco asks excitedly, "Which way are they coming from?"

[childofrebellion]

"That way,"

Cassian points at the swoops at another curve of the stadium. Then suddenly they're flying by, jostling and zipping by.

[run_barry]

Barry and Cisco raise their voices with the crowd to cheer as they watch the racers zooming past.

Barry has never been one for NASCAR, but this is pretty damn cool.

[makes_the_toys]

"This is awesome!" Cisco shouts over the noise, nudging Cassian with his elbow and throwing the man a grin.

[childofrebellion]

He laughs at their reaction and leans forward to get a better view, "Oh look, he's trying to pass."

[makes_the_toys]

"Box him in, box him in!" Cisco roots, pumping his arm in the air.

[run_barry]

The speed and action is awesome, and Barry is literally on the edge of his seat watching.

"He's gotta swing out wide if he's gonna make it."

[childofrebellion]

"Her, Em Artha, one of the leading racers. See, she's just going to make it,"

There's a tight moment before the racer manages to pass and go for the lead.

[makes_the_toys]

"Her," Cisco says, corrected. "She's awesome!"

And he immediately changes who he's rooting for in this race.

[run_barry]

Barry watches tensely, the grins wide when she makes the daring move.

"Wow, she's gutsy."

[childofrebellion]

"She is, look that one's trying to push her to the side,"

There's a clatter of metal as the swoop bikes jostle each other.

[makes_the_toys]

Cisco winces, covering his eyes and then peering through his fingers.

"Oh man, if it weren't so exciting my heart would be breaking for that machinery."

[run_barry]

"They seem pretty built to handle it," Barry points out. "Are there many wrecks in these races, Cass-- Jeron?" Whoop, he caught himself just in time on the name slip.