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[helpdesk_hero]

There's Just No Helping Ninjas


Open Post for All Your David Alleyne/Prodigy Needs. TFLN overflow, PSL ideas, requests for starters, your wish is his command. After all, Technical Support is there to assist.

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[helpdesk_hero]

I'll see if I can't find some skates. And Bobby?

[He smiles as he puts one foot very lightly on the ice, not enough pressure to slide yet.]

Thanks. It means a lot to me.

[iceman_begins]

Don't worry if you can't. I'll whip up some temporary ones up if we need them.

[Bobby watches David, ready to help if he needs to. He ends up flashing a goofy grin though.]

Hey, don't worry about it. I aim to please.

Skating too or no?

[helpdesk_hero]

And please you no doubt shall.

[He offers brief wave before getting fully onto the slide and slipping down it easily to the ground. He is definitely graceful.]

Sure, let's get some in

[iceman_begins]

[Bobby leans out the window to watch David slide, both to admire his handiwork and make sure David stays safe. He waves when David reaches the bottom and then places his hand on the slide. A little concentrating and the whole construct starts cracking and falling apart, melting more easily in chunks. Once he's done with slide disposal, Bobby slips back inside to gather clothes and head to get showered.

Hours later, Bobby can be found down by the lake like he said. Dressed in jeans, a longer sleeved shirt, and a t-shirt over it with a picture of an iceberg and the text 'Just the Tip' on it, he's in his ice form. There's a chill in the air too and the reason why would be the big ice constructs he's working on. He's frozen a pretty large area of the lake and anchored the ice with a few pillars and is currently in the process of forming a half-dome to keep anyone from skating off the edge of the makeshift rink. He's humming as he works, 'Call me maybe' by the sound of it. Because Bobby is a dork.]

[helpdesk_hero]

[David's definitely not broken out jeans and a sweater in this warm part of the year before, but he's pleased to be here anyway. Smiles as he walks toward the growing ice construction, and he chuckles when he catches the sound of Bobby humming.]

We didn't just meet, though.

[iceman_begins]

[Glancing over his shoulder, Bobby flashes a grin David's way. He stops using his powers with one hand long enough to wave before getting back to letting those frosty beams of energy fly.]

Someone was playing it on that dance video game a little while ago. Been stuck in my head since.

[helpdesk_hero]

So, new rule. Megan doesn't get to listen to her pop around impressionable minds like yours.

[He has to hang back at the edge of the ice for now, not risking stepping out onto it. Not that he minds. He misses the ice enough to be patient in getting a chance at it now.]

[iceman_begins]

Hey, who're you calling impressionable?

[Bobby sticks his tongue out at David. He does stop humming though, working on the ice.]

You can step on the ice if you want. That part's solid already. Just finishing up the safety dome.

[helpdesk_hero]

You. I mean, ice is notorious for being malleable in some ways. There's a reason we make sculptures out of it.

And I'm more concerned about slipping, falling on my ass, and looking even more ridiculous in your eyes than I did last night.

[iceman_begins]

Dude, rude. And no one beats my ice sculpture skills.

[He sticks his tongue out again and then laughs.]

You didn't look ridiculous. Not like you were dancing around in a kilt and lampshade.

[helpdesk_hero]

That you know of.

[And he stays sitting, because yeah, he is going to wait until he has blades.]

[iceman_begins]

Only one that comes close is other me and I totally have him beat.

[After a few more moments, Bobby lets out a whistle and lowers his arms.]

Ta da!

[He turns back to his flesh and blood form as he turns to face David, flashing his usual goofy grin.]

All ready for some skating. Should last the whole day too.

[helpdesk_hero]

Do you, though? I mean, he has age and age typically means experience.

[He does smile and stand once more, to look at Bobby.]

By all means, help a brother out so he can show off some moves before everyone else notices your work.

[iceman_begins]

He's too rusty. Hasn't been practicing as much as I have.

[It makes sense to him. When David asks for help, Bobby offers a hand.]

Come here then and lift a foot. Only take me a few seconds to whip up some Iceman-special skates.

[helpdesk_hero]

Yeah, he is a little bit of a stick in the mud.

[He does move forward, grabbing Bobby's hand for balance as he stands on the ice and lifts first one foot and then the other for literal ice skates.]

[iceman_begins]

[Bobby hums a little more as he works on the skates, careful to keep the ice outside the shoes but firmly attached to the bottoms. Nothing that will ruin them or leave David with soggy socks later of course. And soon enough, he grins when finished.]

Your very own pair of ice skates.

[helpdesk_hero]

And it's nice.

[He smiles and sets both feet down. And he doesn't even have anything short of grace. With a brief push off he's moving, quick and easy over the ice. There's clear form there, someone who knows what he's doing. He starts just by getting a feel of things before picking up speed.]

Give me a chance, okay? Going to show you a thing or two.

[iceman_begins]

[Bobby whistles as David skates off. He slips his hands into his pockets as he watches, a smile still on his face.]

Sure, let's see what you can do.

[helpdesk_hero]

Watch close.

[He glides easily over the ice, building up speed before he goes through a few spins and how he has the flexibility for the Biellmann spin as a guy his size is definitely a question. Soon he's moving through what almost seems like a routine. It's not flawless, not even fully up to competition standards because he hasn't practiced in years. But he manages some jumps and lands them without hurting himself. Not as many rotations as he'd want, not flawless, but he's clearly experienced by the time he comes to a stop in front of Bobby with a bow. ]

[iceman_begins]

[Nodding, Bobby leans back to watch. He wasn't sure what he was expecting but the spins and jumps are a surprise. Bobby whistles after a particularly impressive move. When David stops and bows, Bobby applauds.]

Damn, that was really good!

[helpdesk_hero]

[David smiles widely at that appreciation.]

I haven't had a chance to practice in a long time. By high school I was too big to compete and was considering hockey instead. But I just like gliding.

Come join me?

[iceman_begins]

See, I have to wonder if you're lying there because that was great.

[He makes some skates for himself the same way he did for David. Once he's satisfied with them, Bobby glides out onto the ice.]

Did you try hockey out? I heard there's been some good games of it here at the school.

[helpdesk_hero]

There wasn't a chance to try out for the team before I came here. Since getting here it hasn't seemed fair.

[iceman_begins]

Forget fair.

[Bobby skates in a few circles, just enjoying the movement.]

Go for fun!

[helpdesk_hero]

I am pretty sure we had a conversation last night about sticks and mud and me.

[He does glide easily after Bobby, works strong and even pushes.]

I’ve been called stodgy. At my age.