Kenneth Oppel - Skybreaker (2005)

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Everyone watched, wondering if this could be the same lunatic who'd nearly berthed his ornithopter in the restaurant. I swallowed, for it seemed he was headed straight for my table. He pulled off his helmet and a mass of dark auburn hair spilled out. Off came the goggles, and I was looking at the beaming face of Kate de Vries.

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I prefer the word aviatrix. It has more zing to it." "It's very zingy," I agreed.

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His speech failed to rouse an enthusiastic cheer, but no one dared contradict him.

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I could not help staring back, for they made quite a contrast: Kate's pale skin and elegant purple suit, Nadira's dusky skin and exotic fiery sari. "Do we clash?" Nadira said dryly. "We certainly do," said Kate. "Would you like me to move?" "Don't trouble yourself.

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But chance runs like a river through all our lives, and being prepared for surprise is the best we can do.

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I raised my hands, trying to shush her. "Don't shush me," she said, eyes blazing. "I hate being shushed.

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