( he snorts, hard to say if it's in amusement (it is) or scoffing dismissal (it's also this). he looks down again and finishes lacing up, standing and testing the hold the skates have on his feet. all it takes is a gliding step forward to realise...
... this is entirely different from being on ice skates. which he knew, but now he Knows. not that he's about to back down. he twist himself around, wishing they were on rollerblades and pretending that everything is Just Fine. )
gore i'm so sorry i disappeared for two weeks on the nose
... this is entirely different from being on ice skates. which he knew, but now he Knows. not that he's about to back down. he twist himself around, wishing they were on rollerblades and pretending that everything is Just Fine. )
Ready. Who's calling the end of the race?