For example, you'll
be able to draw power from heat, light, and electricity as well as food."
Nodding, Cade said, "Cool. I never did like cooking."
Mandi laughed. "John said you live on canned soup, coffee, and microwave
meals."
"Yup. That and raw veggies as snacks. I hit the buffet at a steakhouse a
couple of times a week, too. You're saying I'll be able to recharge on house
current?"
"I'd recommend two-twenty current. It's faster."
"No problem. I can rig something for the dryer outlet."
Swallowing some fries, Mandi said, "Yeah, that should work. You'll need
about a fifty-amp breaker."
"How long does it take to recharge?"
"It varies. Fifteen minutes to an hour."
They ate in silence for some moments, then Cade asked, "How long in direct
sunlight?"
Grinning, Mandi asked, "With or without a shirt?"
Returning her grin, Cade said, "Say without."
"Five hours or so. Maybe a bit longer. You won't have to worry about
sunburn, so get naked. You'll cut your recharging time in half."
Shaking his head, Cade said, "Reason enough to become a beach bum, I guess.
Nah.
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