Realistic or Modern Santa Monica Home for Boys and Girls (Open)

[Dawnstar]

Mood: Nervous, but now longer hungry!

Interact: KaiMedia gingingin
With cooking of breakfast underway Felix quickly sat himself down at the table, putting his scuffed up black skates with yellow laces on the ground besides him. He watched the scene unfold with Ashur leaving but didn't really give it much care until Ruru just threw down the plate and ran out to follow him.
"Thanks for the food! And uh good luck?!" He called in response before looking to the breakfast he'd just been served and quickly beginning to dig in, practically wolfing it down without much of a care for how it made him look. It tasted great! Way better than the crummy hospital food anyway. He had to take special care though to not get his cast dirty, it would be a pain if he got egg over it.

Felix took and pause and smiled as Nathaniel returned somewhat glad as well someone closer to his age was here. Wait, what was that smell? Felix sniffed the air for a moment but he didn't say much for the next minute or so as he continued to eat. It didn't smell bad so he wasn't gonna complain.

"Nate?" He began asking a question while still eating, pausing to swallow before talking fully. "That lady who brought me in, I guess she's the one in charge, Ms Richards or something? Is she strict?" He asked cautiously clearly wanting to scope out this place, though he couldn't actually remember her name properly despite it only being five minutes prior. His head almost instinctively darting around to check she's not somehow suddenly appear behind him like his Dad used to.
"Like Ashur was able to just walk straight out of here, just like that but she just told me that's not allowed. ..But I guess he's been here a while?" He added to his inquiry, before going back to eating.

 

[KaiMedia]

Nathaniel

William

Happy/excited

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  Bedroom / Recroom
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  gingingin @mikaluvkitties Dawnstar
  
  

https:///www.Nathan-William.com/The Santa Monica Home

Nathaniel barley noticed Felix start talking only just looking over in time to catch the gist of Felix's question. He quickly typed on his iPad " Well Mrs. Richardson isn't technically in charge she just handles book keeping and admissions but the director isn't really around much so she picks up the slack." Nathaniel smiled as his explanation was spoken " As far as strict ummm she can be but Asher doesn't really care about getting in trouble. Besides they give some leniency with the beach as long as you don't go to far or get into trouble they don't really care to much."

Nathaniel sat quietly for a moment before deciding he should continue the conversation he quickly types his message then hesitates a moment before pressing play as his nerves almost got the better of him. " So you any good?" He says as he points down to Felix's skates " I mean I would probably never even get the courage to put them on but seems cool!" He smiled as he finished grabbing an apple from the fruit bowl on the table and taking a bite. Then looking back over to Felix waiting for his response. He's so cute when he's eating. unknowingly a puzzled look fell over his face as he questioned why he had the thought he just had. I think him eating is cute? What's wrong with me? Wait I think he's cute?? But he's a boy something really is wrong with me. His head began to spiral into a million different directions as he attempted to quantify what this meant.

coded by reveriee.

I may have gotten a bit eager to post sorry lol

 

[Dawnstar]

Location: Santa Monica - Rec Room

Interact: KaiMedia
Felix continued to eat, watching intently as Nathaniel enters his responses onto the iPad, leaving Felix again curious to why he was using an iPad but at the same time he didn't know it'd be rude to ask and decided not to. At getting the reply regarding the admin-lady and the rules he just nodded with a smile.
"..Asher get's into trouble a lot I take it?" He asked rhetorically based on what was said all the while shaking his head a little.

As the conversation continued and Nathan brought up his skates an prideful and enthusiastically grin grew widely on Felix's face.
"Yeah I'm pretty good on 'em, I used to go play roller hockey, or go the skatepark like every weekend." He responded pridefully, it was one thing he'd always been proud of his skill at. At the second half of reply talking about them being cool but being too afraid he had this almost determined spark in his eye for a moment. "If you wanna try 'em, you can! I've got like pads and a helmet in my room so there's like nothing to be afraid of!" Felix offer hoping he might have found a friend to potentially go skating with, even if they'd be just a beginner who wouldn't want to do anything like ramps or grinds.

"Ooooh, oh, I got some videos some of my friends took a while back I can show you." As both a shameless way to show off, and in an attempt to try and persuade him he pulled out his smartphone, still without internet (Note to self, find out the wifi code) and like 20% charge. Quickly scrolling through his gallery he brought up a pair of short video clips to show.

-[ The first video was of Felix at a skate park, dropping into the half-pipe, doing a short series of grinds on the each ledge as he skates back and fourth. Then concluding the run after with quick strides to pick up speed launching himself up and off the edge of the ramp into a nearly but not quite perfect backflip, before landing on the adjacent concrete with a sketchily but successful landing. Then skating back towards the camera man with an excited look on his face and offering camera man a high five. ]
-[ The second video he pulled up is far less intense and is just of him and an old neighbour playing rollerblade-basketball on somebody's driveway, still showing Felix's skill as he adeptly manoeuvres and turns dribbling the ball, rarely stopping unless the opponent was blocking him, racing his friend after one missed the shot to get the ball - No difficult or overly fancy tricks except him dribbling the ball while skating backwards at one point, but clearly they were having a lot of fun. ]

 

[KaiMedia]

Asher

Miller

Tired/Aggravated

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  Santa Monica beach
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  gingingin
  
  

https:///www.Asher-Miller.com/The Santa Monica Home

Asher could hear Ruka calling to him as he walked down the beach, He slowed his speed allowing him to catch up. As Ruka caught up now walking beside Asher he continued to walk quietly for a moment then his gaze fell to his feet. " sorry... You know for snapping at you before." He looked over to his friend with an apologetic look in his eyes as he finished.

" I'm just... I don't know fed up with it all ya know?" he continued as he looked up to the bright morning sky. With a sigh he looked back over to Ruka " You know your the only real friend I think i've ever had and with the hell I put you through I don't even know why you don't hate me."

coded by reveriee.

 

[gingingin]

Ruka Ishihara
Ruka caught his breath as he finally made it to Asher's side, he straightened his posture before catching Asher's eyes. "Ashh! Don't worry about it man, I totally understand!" He said, playfully punching the other's arm. He continued to listen intently, walking alongside him.

He sighed, "Asher, I would never hate you. And, as hard as it may seem to not hate you.. I don't!"

Ruka then stopped walking, his smile faltering a bit. "Ash.. do you want to talk about.. y'know your whole J guy situation?" He said, trying his best not to say you-know-who's name, even if it sounded weird.

KaiMedia​

 

[KaiMedia]

Nathaniel

William

Happy/Nervous

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  Bedroom / Recroom
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  Dawnstar
  
  

https:///www.Nathan-William.com/The Santa Monica Home

Nathaniel had to focus a bit harder than usual to catch all of what Felix was saying his clear excitement cause him to be quite animated making the act of keeping track of his lips as he spoke difficult. But he managed Felix's energy became quite infectious for Nathaniel as the conversation continued. He watched intently as Felix pulled out his phone to play the videos.

wow he wasn't kidding he is pretty good...really good. Nathaniel watched as both videos played the look of pure enjoyment on Felix's face as he skated kept Nathans full attention even when he was scared Felix would fall. Before Nathaniel knew it he was so caught up in the excitement of the moment and how much fun Felix seemed to be having that without thinking he gave his responce " Yes.. Lets do it!" his I pad finished he had a huge smile on his face then the thoughts of doubts began to spiral why did i say that? what did I just agree to? I could like snap my neck and die! he thought barley keeping his confident happy smile together.

coded by reveriee.

 

[Dawnstar]

Location: Santa Monica - Rec Room

Mood: Excited
Interact: KaiMedia [Nathaniel]
Felix's smile just grew and grew as Nathaniel watched his videos and seemed to really get into them. When he then finally agreed to give it a go his bright green eyes figuratively lit up, practically sparkling as he looked back into Nate. "Awwwwwesome!"
He made a fist-pump to himself, before pausing and then offering out a high five to his new friend and taking a moment to just grin like an idiot. "Let me quickly finish these-" *pointing with his other hand to his breakfast of eggs that was already half devoured* "-then I'll run upstairs and' grab my pads and helmet."

Quickly after he turned back to devouring his breakfast with renewed vigour excited to head outside, all the while mostly oblivious to how afraid his new friend actually was. Like he knew based on what he said before that Nate would be a bit nervous, most are first few times they skate until they find their balance properly. He had no idea of the panic that was running through his new friends head.

As soon as the last bite of breakfast was downed, Felix was up from his seat and grabbed his skates. "Oh urm where can we-.." He froze for a moment, pausing and not knowing the grounds well enough to know where he could do it without getting in trouble. "Urm.. Oh you wanna wait on the steps out front while I get everythin', we can use the parking area?" He suggested while offering for Nate to take the skate's from him by the heel loop like how he'd been carrying them.
Though Felix was totally up for practicing elsewhere on the grounds if Nate had a better suggestion.

 

[KaiMedia]

Asher

Miller

Tired/Aggravated

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  Santa Monica beach
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  gingingin
  
  

https:///www.Asher-Miller.com/The Santa Monica Home

Asher Sighs "I... I know you don't but you have every right to." he responded somewhat Solemnly. As Ruka brought up Jordan Chuckling a bit at the way he danced around the subject. Asher thought for a moment about how he should respond. with a large sigh he slowly responded "I don't know man not really much to say. I thought things were going great until I turned the corner of a hall and saw him making out with that new girl Sara." he paused for a moment. trying to set aside the growing emotions he had brewing inside.

"You know its not like it matters anyways. Not like I care anyways." He said trying to convince himself just as much as he was trying to convince Ruka. He began choking up just thinking about what had happened. " I know why... It's not like I don't." his words came out shakily as he struggled to continue " its the same reason I don't have friends." He finished tears welling in his eyes.

coded by reveriee.

 

[KaiMedia]

Nathaniel

William

Happy/Nervous

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  out front of the home
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  Dawnstar
  
  

https:///www.Nathan-William.com/The Santa Monica Home

Nathaniel smiled nervously as he looked into Felix's eyes seeing the excitement on his face Nathaniel knew he couldn't back out now no matter how scared he was he didn't want to disappoint his new friend. He slowly reached for the skates taking them from Felix's hand with a smile and a nod. Pausing for a moment as his hand touches Felix's but ultimately continuing his action and taking them from his hand.

He set the skates down momentarily to respond " Yeah I'll meet you out there" and with that he grabbed the skates and headed for the door, opening it and heading out front. He sat on the steps with a sigh. putting hos hands on his head quickly realizing how stressed the idea of skating made him he just continued to sit there waiting for Felix to arrive.

coded by reveriee.

 

[gingingin]

Ruka Ishihara
Ruka let out a light gasp, "Asher.." He said as he put his hand on the other's back, trying his best to comfort him. He then dropped his hand and pulled Asher into a hug. "Shh.. it's okay Ash.." Ruka whispered, loud enough for him to hear.

"You're a good guy Ash, some other people just fail to see it!" He half-joked, hoping to lighten the air around them.

As this was all happening he thought about the kids, the place he called home, and his past life. A lot to think about when you're hugging a boy who had just broken with his boyfriend.. Ruka silently laughed at the thought, not wanting to ruin the mood.

KaiMedia​

 

[Dawnstar]

Location: Santa Monica - Outside the front entrance.

Mood: Excited, yet protective.
Interact: KaiMedia [Nathaniel]
Felix practically ran up the stairs to his room, though it did take him a few minutes to get everything. He wasn't the most familiar with the layout and half-forgot which room was his, then he had to dig through his suitcases to unpack everything. He grabbed his black-skate pads, wrist/hand guard, elbow, and knee pads, alongside his black skate helmet with lighting bolt stickers on the sides. He didn't really tidy up after throwing everything out of his suitcases, leaving that task for later before he rushed out, shut the door and raced out front to meet up with Nathaniel.

When Felix arrived he had the same enthusiastic grin on his face. Yet despite that he suddenly didn't seem to be in as much of a rush as he calmly sat himself down besides him and just gave a reassuring, almost cheesy smile, wrapping his knuckles against the outer-shell of the helmet which made a satisfying and sturdy clonk. "Here's all of it! It's all like really tough, you can barely feel a thing when they get hit."

"The wrist guards are the most important, they keep hands safe if you fall forwards, and the knee pads will mean you just kinda let yourself skid across the concrete instead of getting hurt." Felix tried to explain, gesturing to each piece in question. "Elbow pads just kinda for if you fall weirdly, it'll hurt a lot less." He continued, consecutively putting each piece in Nate's reach. Every bit of gear was covered in scuff marks and clear signs of aggressive punishment from a history of many failed tricks, yet at the same time each piece remained solid.

Felix then went a little more serious for a just a moment. "So heads up, it's gonna feel like super weird at first, and with like no feeling of balance. That's normal when you've never skated before." He tried to warn and explain, while still being just as enthusiastic as before. "When that starts happening just grab onto me, kay? I'll make sure you don't fall." Up to this point he's made no motions to push Nate towards actually putting stuff on. Felix wanted his new friend to know that he wouldn't let him fall before they started, since that's what most people are worried about when trying inline skating it for the first time. He was gonna let Nate put the gear at his own pace.

 

[KaiMedia]

Nathaniel

William

Happy/Nervous

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  out front of the home
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  Dawnstar
  
  

https:///www.Nathan-William.com/The Santa Monica Home

Nathan watched carefully as Felix went through each peace of padding. Feeling each piece for a moment as it got set next to him and while Nathan was still terrified of getting hurt and the Idea of skating made him nervous he slowly began to warm up to the idea. Felix doing a great job at lessening his nerves a bit. he smiled nervously at Felix as he finished speaking.

Nathan looked around briefly for his iPad before realizing he forgot it inside. He panicked for a moment trying to think of how to communicate with Felix somehow forgetting he has a phone in his pocket. After a moment of panic and contemplation Nathan decided what to do. He slowly and awkwardly reached his hand out putting it on Felix's chin so he could guide him to look directly at him. Nathan locked eyes with Felix before carefully and slowly mouthing " promise you won't let me fall?" He signed at the same time on the off chance that Felix knew ASL.

As he finished he reached over grabbing the helmet and plopping it on his head somewhat comically.

coded by reveriee.

 

[Dawnstar]

Location: Santa Monica - Outside the front entrance.

Mood: Excited, yet protective.
Interact: KaiMedia [Nathaniel]
Felix is caught off guard a bit when Nathan reaches out to communicate, his eyes locked with that of his new friend as he watched him mouth out the words and then start to make gestures, maybe sign language of what he just said? He looked confused for the moment, but just ignored his questions and nodded with a determined smile. He leaned in super closer and replied "I promise." as he reached out to the clasps brought them around Nathan's chin to help fasten the helmet properly, adjusting it's fit snug to friend head.

Assuming that Nathan agreed to it and started putting on the rest of the gear, Felix would check each bit over to make sure it looked like it was fastened correctly. Then looking back to Nate and asking a simple questions of "Does that feel okay?" and "Not too tight?" after each piece letting the response be a simple yes or no as needed so it'd be easy to communicate. Doing his best to double, or triple reassure him.
Felix wasn't entirely sure what was wrong with Nathan but he wanted to share his favourite sport with him, and wasn't going to let him get hurt while doing so.

Once all the bits of protective gear were on Felix just gave a nod and a grin for a few moments before knocking on each knee pad almost like one doing a drumroll for a few seconds to show that you could barely even feel the impacts. "See, your all protected now!" He playfully reassured. Felix then reaching over and grabbing the last item; the skates themselves and holding them up.
"Think your ready?" He asked double checking Nate was cool with it before, before helping him put them on and securing the laces, velcro-strap and ankle buckle snugly but not too tightly.
The skates were likely not quite the right size for Nathan, but with only a small difference in their age and a few inches of height it should still be fine, if just a tiny bit on the small side.

Assuming Nathan gets this far with both skates and gear all secure, and he's confirms he's happy to try and skate - Felix would stand up properly in front of him with a beaming grin on his face and offer out a hand to help him up and as support to help him balance once up, while fully ready to just dive in and grab him if he see's Nate slip or otherwise struggle to get his initial footing.

 

[KaiMedia]

Nathaniel

William

Happy/Nervous

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  out front of the home
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  Dawnstar
  
  

https:///www.Nathan-William.com/The Santa Monica Home

Nathan followed along with Felix getting each peace of protective padding on feeling more and more comfortable as His friend reassured him. Nodding as he questioned if each piece was comfortable Laughing a bit as Felix drummed on the knee pads. As they moved on to putting the skates on Nathan could tell that they were a little small but he figured not enough to matter. They finished securing the skates Nathan doing one mirroring what Felix did on the other.

Felix stood and offered his hand out to Nathan. Nathan sat there for a moment taking in a deep breath refusing to even think about backing out now. Something about the situation made Nathan even want to do this even though he was scared. Maybe it was Felix? Nathan questioned. But why? Nathan exhaled looking up at Felix focusing on the confident and excited look in the young boys eyes. Nathan reached out taking Felix's hand after one more breath he began to stand trying to use Felix to brace as much as possible.

Then with Nathan's butt only about six inches from the steps he was sat on the skates rolled out from under him causing him to plop back down onto the steps. Seconds later he was reminded just how tightly he was holding onto Felix as the young boy was pulled down on top of him. Causing Nathan to fall back further now laying on his back with Felix on top.

coded by reveriee.

 

[Dawnstar]

Location: Santa Monica - Outside the front entrance.

Mood: Amused, Embarrassed, Apologetic.
Interact: KaiMedia [Natheniel]
Felix was unsure at first if Nate would actually take his hand or not as he seemed to hesitate, but his smile just grew as he did.
As he slowly started to pull himself up however Felix realised too late what was about to happen as the skates slipped out. Since they'd only just started and Nate wasn't even half-standing yet there was no way to react in time and prevent what was about to happen as the boys tumbled atop each other.

There was a pause as he awkwardly laid atop his new friend, their faces close and their green eyes locked with one another, processing what had happened before blushing brightly like a tomato for a moment. Seconds later Felix rolled over onto the adjacent step and just burst out laughing, not at Nate but just at what had happened and to shake off and hide his own awkward feelings, probably lasting a good twenty to thirty seconds before he could calm down enough to look back at Nathan with a straight enough face to speak. "You okay?" His first concern checking his friend didn't somehow hurt himself, or that Felix didn't hurt him falling; though with the tiny distance and all the padding he doubt it.
"Sorry I didn't catch you." Felix apologised, since he did promise to not let him fall. "I didn't think you'd slip out right away."

"You want to try again?" He offered after standing back up and making sure he was in a much better position to help support Nate if he slipped out again, offering both his normal and casted hand as nessiasry. This was hoping with Felix hoping his friend would still wanna to try.

 

[KaiMedia]

Nathaniel

William

Happy/Nervous

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  out front of the home
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  Dawnstar
  
  

https:///www.Nathan-William.com/The Santa Monica Home

Nathan could feel the awkward tension in the moments Felix was on top of him. He would be lying if he said none of it came from him. He stared up at the sky for a few moments after Felix rolled off of him before sitting up eager to try again. Still nervous but hey he made it through one fall without a scratch even though it was a small fall he figured he might as well try to at least get on his feet.

As Felix stood again offering his hands out Nathan confidently grabbed hold deciding to try getting up a little quicker as to center his balance quicker. With a swift motion Nathan was on his feet struggling to balance at first but Felix was there to keep him steady. A smile grew on Nathans face as he let out a small chuckle and a sigh of relief. He couldn't believe it he was actually on his feet he did it he was technically skating. In his bought of excitement he actually spoke not something he ever liked to do knowing it probably sounds very wrong and barley recognizable "I did it!!" he exclaimed happily he. He was so excited he didn't even realize he just spoke.

He looked down at his feet taking some time to get used to balancing on the skates paying close attention to the way each movement affected his balance. He looked back up to Felix letting go a little as to not rely as much on Felix to keep him stable. slowly getting more and more comfortable with the skates.

coded by reveriee.

 

[Dawnstar]

Location: Santa Monica - Outside the front entrance.

Mood: Excited, Embarrassed
Interact: KaiMedia [Natheniel]
Felix still a little red in the face was more careful this time as Nate pulled himself up, making sure he was ready catch any mistakes. A huge excited grin formed on Felix's face as he saw Nate stand properly standing on his own two feet and at seeing his own expression practically mirrored on Nate. Felix kept himself ready at all times, staying physically close and making sure if Nate had any problems he could put more weight on him but it did seem as his Nate was already starting to a basic centre of balance for at least standing up by himself.
"Okay bend your legs a little, here like this, copy me." Felix instructed demonstrating a more stable posture by lowering Nate's centre of mass and giving him an easier time to correct to his height. "If you keep your legs all outstretched it makes it harder to balance, and it'll make it harder to get moving once you start learning to like actually move around."

Once Nate looked like he was getting more confident and was holding him own enough, Felix went to explain another basic lesson. "Right important thing before we try and for real skate. How to bail, like if you lose your balance or your just going too fast, or to avoid hitting somethin' and just need to stop. Gonna have to let go for the moment to show you this, kay? Just keep doing what your doing." He removed his hands fully from Nate and let him free stand, giving it a few moments to make sure Nate was able to keep a basic balance going for at least a little bit without help.

"Okay, so if your falling forwards try and land on your knee pads one at a time like this." Felix immediately demonstrated the best he could without having pads on himself, showing to try and make sure one knee hit the ground then the other just after. "The impact's way softer like that. Then you can either use your hands to help you, putting them outstretched in front, but always keep your elbows out like this. Or if your going like really fast, you do this, put your elbow to the ground and skid with both 'em and your knees, hands up around your head like your a ball." Again reassuringly demonstrating each of the bail techniques the best he could without having the gear on himself. If Nate looked at his knee pads he could even see good evidence of these bails with the right one having more scuff marks than the left due Felix personally bailing to his non-dominant right-hand side and knee first.
"You still good?" He double checked Nate wasn't about to fall before continuing. "Okay, okay, so last one! Encase you're falling backwards don't just fall flat on your butt, it'll hurt, your urm, uh, back bon... TAILBONE, that it. Try and lean to one side and like only land on one half your butt, it hurts way less and you can then use your elbow pads to catch yourself, and not hit your head." Felix finished his demo as quickly as he could, rushing back to his own feet to check on Nate, and offer out his hands again if they were needed. Felix was more than aware of all the new muscle groups that skating used when you first started, remembering how wobbly his own legs got at first with just a few minutes of just standing up by himself without support.

 

[KaiMedia]

Nathaniel

William

Happy/Nervous

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  out front of the home
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  Dawnstar
  
  

https:///www.Nathan-William.com/The Santa Monica Home

Nathan was quickly becoming quite comfortable standing on the skates or so he thought. That all changed when Felix let go to demonstrate bails. Nathan was certain he would fall for a moment but managed to gain control of his limbs and stay on his feet. Felix clearly anticipated this as he waited for a moment at the ready to jump in and save Nathan if needed, after a moment though he was fine.

Standing there Nathan found it nearly impossible to concentrate on Felix’s words and not falling at the same time. Luckily his demonstrations made it unnecessary to catch every word. Nathan carefully watched wanting to know everything he could about not getting hurt. Nathan found himself slowly becoming unsure of his footing as Felix went through his demonstration, but before Nathan became too sure he was going to fall Felix was back on his feet and right next to him. Nathan happily accepted Felix’s offer to brace himself for a moment.

However, Nathan found himself determined to master standing on his own only holding on to Felix just long enough to find his footing again then letting go. He stood still for a moment before moving his feet slightly to try and get used to moving a bit on the skates.

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[Dawnstar]

Location: Santa Monica - Outside the front entrance.

Mood: Excited, Embarrassed
Interact: KaiMedia [Natheniel]
Felix was watching every one of Nate's movements intently keeping right in front of him arms ready to catch. He was super happy to see Nate let go and of own choice, clearly already getting some confidence. "You got it, you got it!"

As Nathan started trying to shuffle forward, Felix backed up a little while staying within reach to dive in and rescue Nate if needed. "Okay take it slow. Put one foot down at an angle and push off." Motioning down to the floor as Felix started to make the same movements with his own feet to try and make it easier for Nathan to copy him, all the while constantly positioning himself just ahead with his arms still out, always in Nathan's line of sight eyes locked on him.

Felix was fully expecting that he'd have to dive in again multiple times, since most beginners lose their balance a lot trying to stride for the first time, and most just ended up falling backwards on their butt or doing what he called 'the waddle' where they looked more like a penguin shuffling along in a slippery walk more than actually skating. It was all part of the learning process and Felix knew this.
Not expecting Nate to become an instant expert, his goal for this first session was even if it was via 'waddling' that he might be able to guide Nate across the parking lot, turn around and back to the house again, it didn't matter how slow they had to take it. If they could do that before Nate's feet or legs started hurting (again new muscle groups) that'd be awesome!

Whenever Nate seemed to be struggling Felix would then try give advice and physical support where needed, continuously trying to show the techniques as much as he was telling. "Hey, hey, watch my feet, One two, one two.... Your getting it." again trying to teach Nate to copy him, no matter how awkward it felt to do these motions without any skates himself, and while needing to walk backwards to keep pace if Nate did start moving properly. Felix was equally determined here both in teaching and protecting Nate, watching his new friend, clearly scared and vulnerable but trusting him and trying to learn.
Felix really really wanted Nate's first go was as fun as possible, and for him to feel like he's accomplished something here hence the goal of crossing the parking lot. Felix was desperately hoping that if they could do that, Nate might to do this again and keep getting better! And that Felix he could just.. Hang out more with him.

 

[KaiMedia]

Nathaniel

William

Tired/Nervous

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  out front of the home
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  Dawnstar
  
  

https:///www.Nathan-William.com/The Santa Monica Home

Nathan mirrored Felix’s motions as best as he could manage and began slowly moving across the parking his speed was not impressive by any stretch of the imagination but he was getting it. Not without trials, however, Nate lost his balance nearly falling well over a dozen times but one of those times did he hit the ground.

Felix was there to catch him every time and for that Nathan was grateful. Nathan chuckled a few times knowing how comical it must look when he falls into Felix but kept going. By the time they had reached the far end of the parking lot Nathan was sore not being a very physically active to begin with this new activity didn't help much.

Felix and Nathan got turned around to head back but as Nathan looked at the sheer distance he would have to travel to get back he was unsure if his legs would survive he looked at Felix clearly tired and unsure of the journey back. Thinking no amount of his friends encouraging words would get him all the way back to the other end of the lot. Sweat dripping off his nose as the California soun grew hotter he was sure he was going to fall then and there.

coded by reveriee.

 

[Dawnstar]

Location: Santa Monica - Outside the front entrance.

Mood: Concerned
Interact: KaiMedia [Natheniel]
Felix was more than happy to help catch Nate each and every time, not caring how long it was taking the pair. Upon catching Nathan he would just hold him for a few seconds to let him catch a breath before helping him back to his feet, and giving him a smile and again asking him to confirm he was okay. "Steady, we're almost there. Just a little more." He encouraged.

Once he got to the end and got Nate turned around he enthusiastically grinned. "Okay, now to just-" Felix stopped what he was saying as he looked his friend over, his excited expression quickly fading. The sweat dripping from Nate, the slightly laboured breathing, his legs buckling and looking like wobbly noodles. "You wanna take a break for now?" He questioned concerned, the answer already clear on Nate's face.

Felix put out both hands again, like going into rescue mode to catch him. "Take my hand, if you can hold on just a minute I'll roll you back to the house." He was understanding, even if he was a little bummed they couldn't make it the whole way.
Assuming he accepted and had enough strength to last a few more moments, Felix would begin dragging his friend back across the parking lot letting Nate just glide with only the basic effort of staying on his feet. Guiding Nate to the steps and carefully helping him down off his wheels for a well deserved rest.
Felix was worried having sat his friend down, he didn't know if he'd pushed too hard and just scared Nate off completely from it being 'too hard'.
"Nate you did awesome out there, kay? Don't get bummed you couldn't make it back!" Felix offering his tired friend a high five as he popped himself down besides him.

 

[KaiMedia]

Nathaniel

William

Tired/Happy

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• outfit
• location

  out front of the home
• tags

  Dawnstar
  
  

https:///www.Nathan-William.com/The Santa Monica Home

Nathan nodded letting Felix know he could hold on a little longer and with that they were off Felix pulled Nathan back across the parking lot which was far easier for Nathan than making his own way back that's for sure. As the two of them got sat down Nathan took a moment to think about what had just happened as well as to recover from probably more physical activity than he's had all week. He came to the realization that while yes he was scared it was still fun he actually enjoyed himself.

He looked up as Felix gave his little pep talk. Nathan smiled and gladly accepted the high five. After a moment of awkward silence, Nathan looked back over to Felix mouthing his words “ hey thanks it was really fun hard but fun...and thanks for catching me so many times I hope I didn't hurt your arm at all” he finished a worried look on his face only now realizing how many time Felix had to use his casted arm to catch him.

coded by reveriee.

 

[Dawnstar]

Location: Santa Monica - Outside the front entrance.

Mood: Happy / Confused
Interact: KaiMedia [Natheniel]
There was a massive look of relief on Felix's face after he saw Nate smile and accept his high five. Just the fact he hadn't upset his new friend took a load off his mind. With at least one jerk living here, having a kid his age who could be his friend was a massive relief. His expression quickly became one of confusion however as Nate started mouthing words, this time not a simple two or three word phrase either, and being less proficient in lip reading than his friend it was clearly a struggle for him.

"Thanks- was really fun- hard- and thanks- catching me - hope- hurt- at all"?
There was another awkward silence for a moment before Felix frowned a little, thinking he had the gist of the first part at least, but he defiantly couldn't figure it all out. "Urm, I didn't get all that but, I'm glad you had fun, it was fun to teach you!" Felix replied the best he could clearly a little thrown off by whatever this communication barrier which had the boy really puzzled, maybe Nate was mute, but wait no, Nate spoke earlier. Yet why doesn't he speak then, is he just like super shy? Would it be rude to just as ask him? Felix didn't voice any of this inner monologue but you could the proverbial see the gears grinding in his head that he was trying to figure something out.

Failing to figure it out, and too afraid to ask he just shook his head before trying to put them to one side for one. "Bet your legs are feeling like jelly now?" He jested as he playfully bumped Nates leg with his own. He wanted to ask if Nate wanted to try and skate more later but decided against it, worried that it might sound like he's forcing him to.
Instead he just leaned over closer to Nate so he could get a easier reach in to unclasp the helmet. To be honest it felt a little weird for Felix to see someone else wearing his gear, but he kinda thought Nate looked good with it all on, causing him give a bit of a bashful smile and hesitating for a moment before he properly pulled it off his head and moved back to his side of the steps.

 

[KaiMedia]

Nathaniel

William

Tired/Happy

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• outfit
• location

  out front of the home
• tags

  Dawnstar
  
  

https:///www.Nathan-William.com/The Santa Monica Home

Nathan knew the moment he finished speaking that there was no way his young friend would be able to decode what he had just said. Forgetting most people aren't that good at reading lips because they don't rely on it to communicate with the world. He considered trying to say it aloud or type it on his phone... Phone!! why didn't I think of that sooner? he thought now feeling stupid. As Felix inquired about his legs he gave a smile and a large nod. Like Jelly is definitely how he would describe his legs right now.

Nathan began reaching into his pocket for his phone when Felix reached over and unclipped the helmet this caught him totally off guard. He slowly turned his head to look at Felix confused by his hesitation to continue what he was doing. Nathan looked into Felix's eyes only for a moment before Felix snatched the helmet from his head and scooted over to his side of the steps. But that moment was long enough for Nathan to see the Bashful look in his friends Eyes. Nathan quickly fished his phone from his pocket quickly typing out his message "Hey can you help me get the skates off my feet feel so heavy." Then subtly scooting over right nest to Felix nudging him and showing him the message on his phone. he then sat the phone down and began undoing one of the skates. As Felix leaned over to help with the other one Nathan turned his head to look at Felix giving him a warm smile.

Suddenly Nathan felt the feeling from earlier fluttering in his stomach, dry throat, and this time his hands got sweaty. Nathan knew he should look away. He knew staring was not something that people usually liked, and made them feel awkward but still Nathans gaze lingered on Felix for far to long.

coded by reveriee.

 

[Dawnstar]

Location: Santa Monica - Outside the front entrance.

Mood: Happy / Confused
Interact: KaiMedia [Natheniel]
Felix's out of the corner of his eye had still been looking at Nate even after removing the helmet, thinking to himself and admitting that maybe he didn't think Nate just looked good all geared up, but maybe he just found Nate generally cute. This thought only sharpens when Nate scooted closer, turning what was already a bit of a confused, abashed smile into a slight blush.

Felix quickly tried to snap himself out of it, and shake these thoughts from his mind. These were the kind of thoughts which made his grandparents basically disown him! And that made half the kids at his school make fun of him when they found out. Thinking about it that way they were like half the reason he got sent here...

He tried to focus his attention on the phone once it's presented, blocking out his previous thoughts the best he could and, taking a moment to read the message on there before letting out a small forced laugh. "Huh oh yeah, sure thing!" He nodded in confirmation.

Felix quickly leaned down, beginning to unclip and loosen the buckle of the skate closest to himself, making specific care to not look towards Nate during this. He did briefly realise that Nate was staring at him but he just assumed it was to watch and copy like he did earlier, and so didn't say anything as he undid the velcro strap and then untied the laces, then just holding the back of the frame so Nate can just pull his foot out. Likely a creating a massive feeling of relief given it was the first time Nate's feet have had to deal with the weird pressure sores of skating, and that's ignoring the issue of Felix's skates being a size too small for Nate.

"Here urm, let's get the rest off." Felix added once he'd taken both skates back from Nate. Swiftly moving to help to with the removal while continuing awkwardly to avoid further direct eye contact. As each piece is removed one by one, Felix would go to place it on a impromptu a pile besides them both on the stairs.