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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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[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.

[iceman_begins]

And I believe I told you I'd help you stop being so stodgy. Or I would have. Either way, I am now!

[Bobby spins about, skating backwards so he can point at David.]

I'm going to organize a hockey match here and you're going to kick some ass during it.

[helpdesk_hero]

[David laughs and shakes his head.]

You're assuming I'm any good at hockey. Might turn out that I'm terrible at it. That knowledge of a thing isn't the same as skill.

[iceman_begins]

[Bobby's grin turns devious and he holds up a finger dramatically.]

That is only if your metric for kicking ass is winning the game. But that is not the case this time!

[A pause for a little spin. He has to windmill his arms a bit to keep from falling but maintains composure.]

You will kick the most ass by having as much fun as possible playing the game.

[helpdesk_hero]

[David glides close, hands going to Bobby's hip and shoulder to help stabilize him.]

I'm happy just with this, Bobby. This is fun.

[iceman_begins]

[Leaning into the touch, Bobby gives a quick nod of thanks.]

Well, let's keep doing this then. Make it as fun as possible.

[helpdesk_hero]

You're the ice champion. What sort of fun do you want?

[David smirks as he pushes off and skates away from Bobby, backwards. Still confident and still happy. This was really all he'd wanted.]

[iceman_begins]

[Bobby just laughs, skating after David with a grin.]]

Any kind, man. We could race or I could put some targets up for us to throw snowballs at or maybe make some ramps for tricks.

[helpdesk_hero]

[And if he just wants to skate around?]

If that's what you want. Right now, I'm just... loving this.

[iceman_begins]

Then let's keep doing this.

[Bobby laughs, content to skate around. He's fine with enjoy a nice trip around his ice rink.]

You wouldn't believe how mad the Professor was when I did this to that old fountain that used to be in front of the school.

[helpdesk_hero]

Yeah, I can believe. Xavier was a bit stuffy.

[Well, Bobby doesn't even need to laugh over it all alone. He reaches out, grabbing at Bobby's arm.]

Faster, okay? Try and keep up with me.

[iceman_begins]

Grounded me for a week

[Bobby blinks when his arm is taken but smiles.]

Faster's good with me. You know how fast I go on my slides.

[helpdesk_hero]

Yeah, I do. Let's see if I can keep up.

[He drops Bobby's arm and pushes off, trying to pick up some speed as quick as he can. And he's good at doing that too, isn't he?]

[iceman_begins]

Isn't that my line?

[Bobby laughs as he skates after David. He doesn't try to pass him though, just keeping pace and enjoying the wind and exercise.]

Should do this more often.

[helpdesk_hero]

You should. Having fun with your powers is probably good for you.

[And there is the added effect that David is smiling, warm and joyfully. Like he is finally relaxed.]

Been too long since I did this. Forgot how much I loved it. I should just buy some skates I think.

[iceman_begins]

Not just with powers. In general. And I mean you should to.

[He's just going to reach over and give David a few little play-pokes to the arm.]

[helpdesk_hero]

I know, I should. Most of what I used to do for fun isn't possible anymore. Or didn't happen anymore. I guess this is pretty good though...

[Then a playful look flashes across his face.]

Think I can pick people up with my amazing figure skating skills?

[iceman_begins]

Didn't happen anymore? Then we make it happen.

[He looks curious at that playful look but its quickly replaced with a grin.]

Definitely. Guys or girls, both will fall for the moves on ice.

[helpdesk_hero]

Is that why you're always sans boyfriend? Maybe you're wrong.

[iceman_begins]

Okay, ouch.

[He makes a show of holding his hands over his chest and stumbling as if shot.]

But no. I meant figure skating moves, not just any.