"She's welcome down here, any time. I miss having a view while I work. It feels very strange, working underground."

She wiped her hands on a rag and shifted the test frame so he could better see. He'd recognize the previous modifications she'd made on his Buell, replacing the engine, but the CE was easily twice as big. The size of a small loaf of bread instead of just the size of a large apple.

"But I've always preferred working on machines that I can maintain with my hands. It's a very satisfying feeling. Designs are over there, if you'd care to take a look." She gestured at the other table.