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but seriously there will be flying cars (_stark_) wrote,

"Just keep smiling, Maggie!" Howard called. Despite the danger, the tiniest of smirks lingered on his lips. She was not smiling, Howard was sure, but that was beside the point. Chin up would've been a more efficient way to make the same statement, but it wouldn't have been nearly as funny. (It would likely be slightly less funny if Maggie was within striking distance, but fortunately, she had a plane to fly.)

He grunted softly, squinting a little as he maneuvered the cable into the makeshift connector he'd made to unite them. He watched it intently for a few seconds, his shoulders bunched and breath shallow, until the engine's clunking changed to a quieter whirr. Not perfect, he could tell, but sufficient. It'd get them back to land. Of course, when Steve called them back they'd need another plane, but that was easy. He'd radio for a new one as soon as they touched ground. First things first, though.

Replacing the engine cover, Howard moved to the front of the plane, wiping his palms together to signify that he'd completed the task. "Piece of cake," he said coolly. He gestured to the copilot's seat. "Now. Shall we adjourn to Lausanne?"