Atsuma reached down into the car and felt something before jerking his hand out with a yipped. The transmission was on fire and compared to how one would normally feel. “Okay.” He said with a nod acknowledging what she had said before going around the car. Out of the corner of his eye he noticed her upturned nose and smirked slightly. Really? You’re going to turn your nose up to the guy who’s going to take care of your car, smart… opening the driver’s door he looked down, the seat was pulled up to the steering wheel. Was she really [i]that[/i] short!? Eyebrow raised he glanced over his shoulder at her before sighing.
 
Reaching inside he started the engine only to hear the noise she was describing even more intensely. “Oh no…” He muttered before reaching over and attempting to put it into neutral. “Oh man…” Placing the car back in park and pulling her emergency break he turned back to her as he shut the door. “You have a big problem.” He said with a nod as he went back to the popped hood and called out, “Dad! We’ve got a tranny issue.”
 
It wasn’t long before the two men were looking at her car together. “Oh boy…” Patrick muttered as he came out from under the car and stood up, wiping his hands on a nearby rag. “Young lady,” He began with a nod to her. “Your transmission seems to be having some issues and it will require us to keep the car here for a few days. Best news would be it’s a small park that can easily be replaced. Worse news could be that we need to take apart your transmission completely. But there is always hope.”
 
A small sigh left the old man as he continued to explain, “However, because we’re a small shop we don’t have a loaner car for you but Atsuma can give you a ride home.” The look on the blonde’s face behind his father was one of shock and before he could protest his father continued, “You two go to the same school right? He could just pick you up before school and get you home safe and sound.” Without giving the kids much of a choice or a chance to protest, Patrick provided her with the papers she needed to sign and ushered Atsuma to change so he could take her home.
 
“Alright dad,” Atsuma said with a sigh in his voice before turning back to Chisana. “Wait outside, I’ll be right there.” With that he disappeared into the back room to change out of his work clothes and grab his spare helmet for her. Great… just great…