Jeez, he's barely been abused yet Hurlshot. I recommend he abandon ego before he ever puts thought to line. That would do in better stead.
Edit: Jag, these are vampires. They're about manlove.
Here's a picture of the prototype in action:
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My answer to why pilots is that you're watching entertainment programmes; manned flight involves mortal peril and therefore raises dramatic tension.