"Just checking." He ran a hand over Ace's hair before starting up the car, listening it purr to life and feeling it vibrate under his legs. Yes. Thatta girl.

"First step? Always this." And he took his shades out from their compartment and slipped them on. If he was going out, he was going out in style.

"We'll have to get you some, too, Sparks." And he eased the car out of the garage, waved to the gatekeeper and soon they were out on the open road, trees blurring on either side.