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rl for Itsuki

[ Finding a worldhop hadn't been too hard, so Minako found herself a little bit early. It gave her time to walk as she let her mind wander a little, even if she made sure she didn't stray too far from where she was supposed to meet Itsuki. ]

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[ she's already claimed a spot for the both of them on one of the benches, ready to change into the skates. ]

Doesn't humanity like to push their boundaries and try to master things that seem difficult? Someone says something's impossible and someone usually does their best to try and prove them wrong.

For some reason, I feel a certain kinship with whoever first told someone not to strap blades on their feet and attempt to walk on ice. Something tells me they knew exactly how it was going to turn out.

What, that they'd fall on their butt?

[ have a chuckle ]

That they'd immediately try it, at least. And then there would be much falling and all that, of course, but anyone telling someone not to do something like that really just wants to see what happens when they try. [ He's laughing a bit too, as he laces up one skate, partly at humanity at large and partly because she's a bit infectious that way ]

[ shaking her head a little, she lets the chuckle fall silent, even if she's still smiling. She's already got both skates on now, even if she's busy lacing up the second. ]

Humanity just has to try.

[ For one split second he's reminded of the Doctor. This whole conversation is the sort of thing he would have come out with, always talking about the foolish brilliance of humanity-- but if there's one thing Itsuki is excellent at it's repression, so he continues talking without any hint of what he's thinking, putting on his second skate and lacing it up at double time ]

Mostly we seem to try to go fast in dangerous and interesting ways, which I suppose has its merits.

[ she glances over at him lacing his skate up once she has her done ]

Have you ever done it?

Tried to go fast in dangerous and interesting ways? I wouldn't say I've tried, but occasionally it does seem to happen. [ he stands up, carefully keeping his balance on the rubber mats ] If you mean skating, though, I have. Not recently, but it's a little like riding a bike.

[ Thankfully, her balance is quite good thanks to many evenings spent training. That doesn't mean she doesn't wobble for a moment. ]

I meant fast and dangerous, actually.

[ he puts a hand on her arm to steady her as they make their way towards the rink proper ] I don't make a point of it. I'd like to think that I'm not a coward when dangerous situations arise, but at the same time, I'd like to not be in them in the first place, if I can help it.

[ her smile goes all soft and warm when he steadies her. She might not be wobbling anymore, but she won't protest if he keeps close to her for a little while longer. ]

I actually think most people shouldn't be in such situations if they can help it, even if they're not a coward.

[ he's well aware she probably wouldn't fall if he let go, but why stop a good thing? ] I suppose it's the illusion of danger versus actual danger. Skydiving, for instance, is very different from accidentally falling from a plane.

[ he interrupts what sounds like it's going to be a very doubtful metaphorical path to step out onto the ice ] Ready?

[ as soon as he asks, she nods and moves out onto the ice without a shred of nerves. Oh, she knows she'll take a few falls but like she says, sometimes the falling is the fun part even if muscles will disagree the next day.]

[ heck, after battling shadows, a few falls are probably nothing a good night's sleep can't fix. ] Would you like a lesson, or shall I get the starting pistol ready?

[ chuckling, she glides out onto the ice and turns to glance over at Itsuki just in time to end up on her butt on the ice. For a long moment, she sits there before she laughs a little ruefully. ]

I think it's been a little longer than I remember, soooo a lesson might be a good idea.

[ He chuckles a bit before leaning down, hand out to help her up ] Lesson one: falling down is quite easy.

[ She takes the offered hand to hoist herself back up ]

It's always the easiest.

Luckily, standing back up isn't very hard either. As for moving, what you want to do is push off with one foot, and glide with the other. It's probably going to feel a little shaky at first, but trust that you'll stay on your feet.

[she once again finds her balance quite easily and after a few experimental tries, she's slowly skating along, smiling. ]

Not so bad now, hm?

Not bad indeed. Are you ready to try a triple axle?

[ She just laughs and keeps skating along. ]

Even I know my limits.

[ he keeps pace with her, arm half-out in case she starts falling again, because he does tend to hover a bit ]

No? I was looking forward to seeing some acrobatics.

[ hovering is all good, but she's not so likely to fall now that she's found her pace. ]

So not happening. I don't do tricks.

[ he'll hover anyway, because he's occasionally kind of a dork like that ]

Fair enough. Do you think you've gotten the hang of it now?

[ she shoots him a quick smile as she glances over at him, nodding. ]

Pretty sure, yeah. I'd forgotten how much fun it was.

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