David: gesturing grandly Behold the future, my friend! Steam-powered flight! Ain't it a gas?!
King
David...I am...I am so impressed!!! You are able to use steam power to its absolute max!
grinning enthusiastically Ah, King, I knew you'd be thrilled! This is the dawn of a new era in transportation, my friend. Just imagine it—aircraft soaring through the skies, driven by the power of steam! We'll change the world, King! We'll make history! David: gesturing towards the aircraft Behold, the steam engine that makes it all possible! It's the culmination of years of hard work and innovation.
King
That's incredible!! What's the secret?
patting his chest proudly The secret lies in my ingenious design, my friend! It's all about harnessing the immense pressure of steam and directing it with precision.
King
Show me!
opening a panel on the aircraft, revealing intricate machinery Behold, the heart of this marvel!
King
Woah! So...this is what gives your plane its power??
nodding confidently Indeed, my friend! This advanced steam engine produces an explosive force that propels the aircraft forward.
King
But how do you control it? I mean steer?
waving his hand dismissively Oh, my dear King, steering is child's play! It's all about manipulating the air flow using specially designed flaps and rudders.
King
What's the advantage over say.... gasoline powered planes?
smirking Oh, where do I begin? For starters, steam power offers greater efficiency and endurance compared to those primitive gasoline engines.
King
Hmm...so if this takes off...I mean the technology, we could have an entire fleet of these planes!
clapping his hands together Precisely, King! And just imagine the possibilities—mass-produced aircraft revolutionizing transportation, opening up new avenues for commerce and exploration.
King
And of course....it could also be used for....war!
raising an eyebrow Ah, war, my friend. Indeed, the potential for military application is vast. Imagine the impact of an entire squadron of steam-powered aircraft wreaking havoc on enemy positions.
King
So what's next?
excitedly Next, my friend, we must perfect the control systems and increase the efficiency of the steam engine.
King
Do you need more funding? Or more scientists?
pacing back and forth, thinking No, no, King. I already have the brightest minds working on this project.
King
Then....what do you need?
pausing, then looking directly at King What I need, my friend, is inspiration. I need to see the world through fresh eyes, to dream the impossible dreams.
King
I understand...but why do you personally need inspiration?
David takes King to a secret underground lab where he reveals his latest invention—a time machine.