You'd enjoy flying more if you'd learn the controls. I'd rather pretend I'm on the ground. Roarke sent her a quick smile. And how many vehicles have you wrecked, had blown up, or destroyed in the last, oh, two years? Think about that, then imagine it happening when I'm at the wheel at thirty thousand feet. Good point. I'll do the flying. Do that, ace.
In this passage from "Kindred in Death" by J.D. Robb, a character reflects on the challenges of flying. Roarke suggests that understanding the controls could enhance the experience, while the other character expresses a preference for remaining grounded, highlighting their fear and reluctance to take risks. Their exchange reveals contrasting attitudes towards risk and adventure, with one eager to embrace the thrill and the other wary of potential dangers.
The conversation...
