Note: A tiny bit of nonsensical, good-natured fluff. All dialogue, just add a bit of imagination and have fun filling in the blanks.
I totally blame erindarroch for planting the idea. :)
Number 46
by Justine Graham
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"I'm not sure I can get my leg up that high."
"I'm just goin' by the diagram, Sweetheart. Here, maybe if I move a bit to the left…"
"Ow! Move back! Back!"
"Sorry, but your elbow's kinda in the way."
"Are you sure this was designed with humans in mind?"
"According to the illustrations, yes."
"Double jointed, or normal?"
"Ha, ha. The guy I picked it up from did say this is the most comprehensive one out there. Here, have another look—"
"Oh gods, Han, I don't need to look at it again. You and your ideas; just...shift down, and let me work my way up a bit…"
"Like this, you mean?"
"Perfect; now, maybe if you move your knee more to the center...and a little lower, maybe."
"Here?"
"No, here. Can't you bend any more than that?"
"For cryin' out loud, Leia, I'm about doubled over already."
"Well, can you lean a little more this way, then?"
"Not without pulling a muscle."
"Why is this so difficult? Did we start in the beginner's section?"
"Nope. Chapter 4, Intermediate...I figured we ain't total amateurs."
"Ach, this is ridiculous, Han. There's no possible way this will ever...oh. Wait a second, let me just..."
"Whatsa matter? Do you need to...ahh."
"Umm hmm. Think I got it."
"Sweetheart."
"You're welcome."
"Well, they weren't exaggerating, I'll give 'em that."
"Wow. This feels so..."
"Imagine when we get to Advanced."
"Mmmmm...what did you say this one was called?"
"Uh...Solar Flare, I think."
"I can see why. How many chapters in that manual, anyway?"
"Ten, why?"
"First thing tomorrow, clear your evening schedule, Flyboy. I have a feeling we're going to be busy for quite some time."