Takeoff
"engine capacity, optimal. fuel supply, optimal. control output, 100%." the young pilot flipped switch after switch on the wide, complicated control panel.
Prisoners of War - Arrival
It was a sunny day, the red circle high above the horizon, yet a persistent mist floated upon the fields, provided by the on-site desalination plant and the vaporizers that kept the crops optimally hydrated.
Finding Home
His flight took him far beyond the lumber mill and he had just begun to feel a glimmer of hope that he would get away until a whizzing sound followed by a dull thump was accompanied by a sharp pain in his lower left side; his optimism dared rear its
Ice Cream Misadventures
"while i appreciate the gesture, this is a bit less than optimal." he continued. "care to help me wash it off? once we're done, maybe we can retry the whole thing," he offered. tan nodded instantly. "s-sure, uh, in the showers?"
I'd Do Anything For You
She then squealed, her voice, as always, full of spark and optimism. "where've you been all of my life?" it had been awhile since she had seen her old friend. and honest to goodness, she had missed him dearly.
Recovery time
Where there once was despaire there is now cautious optimism.
Prisoners of War – Inspecting the Troops
This cannot be an optimal arrangement." "it is not, sir," sardo replied. "even the camp was better," gantan said. rei tilted his head in the direction of the lion. "is that so, gantan?"
Changes (for Noel Ari Hayes)
I wasn't sure if it was because of my absence or my optimism. either way, it calmed my nerves as i walked down the path to what may have been the most frightening experience i'll ever have.
The Long Game Matters More
But, it’s a story where the trial is necessary, because it’s a story about resilience and optimism in the face of adversity.
Farsight
That's my job--systems integration and optimization. of course, the issue is managing complexity so this reduces build time and cost, rather than increasing it." "uh huh. uh huh. ok! i have no idea what you just said," replied the hatchling.
Ruining His Orgasm
Kjatar was right where she'd left him, standing in the middle of the moderately well-equipped adult play room (the newest addition to which was the sex swing placed against the back wall for optimal space) with his arms above his head.
Adventures in Bad Decisionmaking
I fidgeted a little at the question, but reached into my back pocket to pull out the two condoms i had brought along with me; my tokens of optimism for the night.