[His guesses, if Barnaby knew them, were spot-on, but the question was just as tricky for Barnaby to explain. As the son of a pair of renowned robotics engineers, he had a native interest in mechanics that disposed him to knowing more than the average layman. But, as a wholly untrained layman with questionable patience and a lack of knowledge about what all Kakashi knew, an actual answer would be difficult to find. He turned around himself, bringing a hand to a chin as he hummed in thought.]
Cars are a little complicated and, frankly, they're so common back home that most people don't bother learning. But, I think we can go over the basics.
[As with the garage, a demonstration might be in order. He glanced over at his motorcycle and motioned for Kakashi to follow once more.]
I'll show you. Motorcycles and cars have the same basic propulsion system, even though one is based off of a wagon and the other is based off of a bicycle.
[He goes on to explain the principles of what makes automotives work. The engine, the fuel, the fact that there is a 'switch' that revs the engine and, ultimately, makes it move.]
...there's also ways to maneuver it, like angling the boom of a sailboat to adjust your course, but we can go over that in a minute.
[He stops in front of his Chaser. Please kindly ignore the fact that his name is stenciled on the exterior in large, friendly letters. Barnaby glanced over, expression completely neutral. This wasn't as bad as explaining the science of rainbows.]
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Cars are a little complicated and, frankly, they're so common back home that most people don't bother learning. But, I think we can go over the basics.
[As with the garage, a demonstration might be in order. He glanced over at his motorcycle and motioned for Kakashi to follow once more.]
I'll show you. Motorcycles and cars have the same basic propulsion system, even though one is based off of a wagon and the other is based off of a bicycle.
[He goes on to explain the principles of what makes automotives work. The engine, the fuel, the fact that there is a 'switch' that revs the engine and, ultimately, makes it move.]
...there's also ways to maneuver it, like angling the boom of a sailboat to adjust your course, but we can go over that in a minute.
[He stops in front of his Chaser. Please kindly ignore the fact that his name is stenciled on the exterior in large, friendly letters. Barnaby glanced over, expression completely neutral. This wasn't as bad as explaining the science of rainbows.]
Do you have any questions?