"I see." Hans unpinned the plan. "I will see about getting the pieces we need made."

Cal meandered over to the barn to see the envelope had become almost taut. The little airship floated, held down by ropes at each corner. She climbed up the ladder to the gondola. It would be spacious for one, cramped for two. Adding her weight made the ship sink. Close, but not there yet.

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"All right, crew. The moment has arrived." Cal looked over the gathered engineers. "We are going ...