Aiden Starr
HP: 3 (-1=2); Condition: Fine
Externally, Aiden is calm and completely focused. His movements are minimal and efficient. Every action a precise response. His muscles are the right level of tense to maintain perfect control of the vehicle. Nobody looking at him would ever think he has never driven it in a race before.
And then there is the smile. Subtle, and barely noticeable; the smile is the one thing that indicates Aiden isn't a robot behind the wheel.
A smile because inside his soul is singing. Behind the wheel is the happiest he has been in a while. The roar of the engine, the vibration of the road, the feeling of speed as he moves the Camaro around traffic and the other racers.
All of the stress, anxiety, and yes even fear from the last few days melt away as his mind calculates moves hundreds of yards ahead of his vehicle.
For all of Shrike's abilities, there is something elegant in the simplicity of this car. Frankly, he wouldn't trade it for any of the mods he is racing against. The drivers are skilled, no doubt. You would kill yourself is any Pro Mod if you didn't have some skills. But winning in the garage is different than winning on the street. Winning because you have the greater bankroll is just pathetic.
Flying Shrike is amazing, but here and now is where the true master is revealed.