the sweet smell of science

K O A

and they will shake their heads
and wag their bony fingers

"I never thought about that." Truth be told, Koa hadn't even considered the effects the city being in the sky might have on the airships - he'd honestly just figured things would go on as usual, but higher. But that's why people like Everest exist, he supposes. To care about the boring thinky things that normal people forget.

But a flying clinic? "Oh, that'd be awesome." Koa's grin has broadened, excitement sparkling in his copper eyes. "I always wanted my own skyship. See the world and all that." He nods his enthusiasm for the idea, still poking the ground with his stick.

"Oh, it's pretty great." Here Koa's enthusiasm fades a little, though his countenance remains upbeat. Resigned to the idea that they won't be standing up any time soon, the young man scoots to a nearby stone, perching upon it, elbows on his knees. "Lots of training, keeping the peace. Helping people out. And I like having a routine, y'know?" He shrugs, head tilting to the side. "Why? You thinking about joining up?" Another playful joke - Koa cannot fathom this young man as a soldier - but a good-natured one, without malice or edge.

in all the wrong directions—
and by daybreak we'll be gone