Of course. All very sensible. And yet - Haruka wouldn't be here if it weren't risky. She at least has experience with riding unpredictable objects.

"Just back up and watch," she replies, not trying to be dismissive so much as calmly confident. (She does, however, buckle that helmet securely, and came outfitted with her most-padded racing jumpsuit). "How long do you need me to drive it?"

She's not quite sure what the inventors will be doing while she tests the machine, but she supposes that's their issue. All she has to do is keep it going long enough for them to observe....whatever they're observing, and offer her own impressions of the ride when they're done.