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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]

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.

[helpdesk_hero]

So did I.

[David chuckles as he skates further from Bobby. But damn if it doesn't feel nice to be on the ice. Frankly he's jealous that Bobby gets to do this so often. He glides and races over the ice, moving seamlessly from the conversation into a series of brief jumps and spins. Maybe if he practices enough, figures out the right amount of force, he could actually do something real again.]

Suppose I could teach you if you need.

[iceman_begins]

[Bobby skates after David. When he pulls his jumps, Bobby gives a whistle.]

Nice!

[Bobby considers a moment before doing a very simple jump himself and then some speedy spins. Catching up with David, Bobby blinks.]

Teach me to figure skate?