Syd was thinking along the same lines, again inwardly groaning at how much more work this simple act of practice had added on. It was like asking one question in class and then getting an extra homework assignment (or five) because of it. Way to go, Nerdy Syd.
But at least it was only about a half hour more. She can work on the time stuff later. Try to. "How would I even try that, though? It's not exactly like setting a timer for a microwave." Might as well ask while they were hanging around!
Nodding firmly as David vouched for them being good kids during all of this -- no accidental or purposeful experiments in making worlds collide or whatever. Though childish chemistry projects did sound kind of fun -- she had to laugh quietly as Kerry-Carey smirked. "Much to Kerry's dismay." Kerry shrugged, not at all embarrassed by the truth. Quiet times with Cary was good, he was better at being funny when he wasn't stressed. But her part was protecting, and had to have fire to be a firefighter.