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Pearl sat uncomfortably in her station, it had been at least an hour since her electric friends had gone off on another job. The big race was tomorrow. In theory, Pearl did want to race, but who would she even race with? Greaseball was with Dinah, Brexit and Bobo already had plans and-
She couldn't dream of asking Rusty to go with her. Pearl stood up, hoping that getting up and leaving would help her feel better. She rolled outside and looked around. Nothing to her left, but to her right she saw Rusty. Pearl quickly hid behind the corner, praying Rusty didn't see her. She peeked behind the corner to see Rusty talking to Belle, the old steamer. Pearl wasn't too good at reading lips but Belle pointed over to her, so she assumed they were talking about her. Pearl squeaked slightly as Rusty came over to her.
"Hey Pearl!"
Pearl smiled and returned the greeting with a, "hey Rusty, what brings you here?"
"I was just wondering about the big race"
Pearl got quiet and looked down, "oh...y'know I'm not racing Rusty."
Rusty looked at her sadly, "how come?"
Pearl sighed and looked up to him, "I don't have anyone to race with. Who'd even want to go with me"
"I would."
Pearl stared at him for a moment in confusion. "Rusty, you can't be serious-"
"Of course I am!" Rusty smiled and turned around, "I'll come back in a few hours to start training, alright?"
Pearl blushed and waved Rusty goodbye, "yeah! See you later Rusty!"