Nakahama

"Well, I do mind losing in bike racing. Other losses I can handle better."

She takes a moment to really look at the other woman. Then she chuckles. "Haven't you heard about the World of Dreams? Anything can be found there. As long as there are people asking for it."

"Losing against another racer just gives you a new goal. Train harder than them and win next time."

Suh-Hyun blinks and looks herself over, "Oh I've heard of the World of Dreams but never been there." She laughs softly, "To be honest half the stories I have heard about the planet is so fantastical I can scarcely believe it. A land where one can be lost to their own dreams feels a bit... dramatic?"

"It is a bit dramatic, but absolutely true for anyone who has the rescources to have it happen. For the rest?" She shrugs. "I've only heard stories, but they don't paint the planet in the most vibrant colors. More of grey and even utterly black."

"What about for you locals, Bayushi-san?" She asks, "Dreams might ensnare the tourist, but to one born there and always surrounded by it? Does it lose it mystic, do you appreciate it more, or does it just never cross your mind?"

She frowns for a moment. "I can only speak from experience. As the last beloved and spoilt, according to people, child of one of the local governors with a vast array of business endeavors. No the dream remains. For other locals?" She shrugs. "I can only guess that day to day activities make life less.. dream like."

Suh-Hyun's smile turned sympathetic, "My apologies if my question was cutting to personal. I think I would like to visit the World of Dreams someday, but every world has the face they show tourists and one they show locals. A bit like your clan's masks I think. Or I guess just people in general."

"How's your bike anyway? The one I rented was kind of...tame for what I expected. Fortunately a local mechanic was able to give it a proper tune up."

"No need to apologize. I understood the intended meaning of the question perfectly well." A smile that is evident even behind her mask accompanies her words. "The bike, yes." Her gaze turns to the spot it is parked not very far away. "I only got out in the open road once, but it was with a second person on the back so I didn't really push it at all."

"Perhaps a test is in order sometime?" The Shinjo replied, "Assuming one can find a location that the Crab would be alright with one or two people running a sports bike wide open."

"Awww. I would love that. You know exactly what to say to make a girl's heart beat faster!"

Suh-Hyun blinked again at that comment, the phrasing seemed odd but probably just excitement. "Well it's always good one someone can indulge in their passions. My own heart tends to beat faster in the cockpit. I mean partly because my adrenaline is usually pumping full speed."

She nods eagerly. "I fully get it. So! Will you make the arrangements for permission? The Yasuki could turn it into a spectacle so they might agree."

"Doesn't hurt to ask. Though I'd prefer they just give us the okay to go all out on a road." Suh-Hyun finished packing up her drone, "I'll see if I can find out anything and let you know."

"A pleasure to have faced you in drone combat, Bayushi-san." She winked playfully, "Good luck on your way to the top. I'm not the only skilled opponent you have to face."

The Unicorn re-slung her backpack. "Until next time?"

"A pleasure, indeed, Shinjo san." She grins. "I look forward for that next time."

(thank you for the scene!)