17- Old and New


Digit looked through the holes in the box. How long was this plane ride going to last? And will they notice the box with holes in it?

"All right, we're nearing Philadelphia Airport, thank you for flying Zephyr Airlines. Remember to make sure you have all your luggage."

Digit almost knocked into a gym bag as the plane descended. The packing material kept him in place.

A man in a navy uniform picked Digit up and placed him in a trolley.

"This one's due at the postal service." He gave the box a pat.

FRAGILE: COMPUTER PARTS was written in bold across the box.

The man pushed the trolley to an armored car. Digit was placed beside a stack of letters.


Robbie clutched the coat around his frame before approaching the back of the park.

Workmen were laying pearl white track with gold support beams.

"Oh, hey," one of the workmen said. "Mind handing me that wrench?"

Robbie picked up the wrench and handed it to the man. "What's this?" he asked.

The workman just pointed to the blueprints: A roller coaster with a Roman-inspired station. "They're callin' it Stratus."