There was no rush to pass the intel on; especially since no one else would be around for a bit. So when Jimmy climbed over into his lap Mike just pushed the thought aside. With a single hand wrapped around her waist he listened when she spoke up again. The war was bad for business to be sure, but there was still profit to be made with some careful planning. "That's a good break for us. Would've sucked if the prick lived in a different zone." The kiss was a surprise, but not an unpleasant one, and he returned it with one all his own for a moment.
"Think she's about as ready as she can be. Just wanted to tinker a bit more with the fuel lines, and maybe boost the engine output a hair more. Still all things considered, Beast is ready to race." The car was in top shape for sure; and his ride was one of the fastest out there. Oh a few others, like Jimmy's could rival it, yet not many others even stood a chance. Not after all the work, time, and credits Mike had poured in to making Beast...well a beast. The car was worth a small fortune; imported parts, custom built parts, hell even the software had been special ordered and cost a ton. However all that money he invested in his ride had long since been returned tenfold thanks to the races he won. "She's ready, but me...still working out the kinks. My legs been bugging me a bit since the last physical rehab session. Doc says I pulled something when I was working the weights. But it ain't anything to worry about, babe."