"That's why I'm wearing mine," Adia replies, although she's been fortunate not to take a spill so far tonight. All those childhood years of roller skating have come back to her, as she's discovered with a spin or two around the rink.

Maybe she should have told Amelia not to watch her feet, either, although she's not sure how else she can help her friend learn. Amelia is usually so confident in her movements, it's unusual to see her so wobbly and off-balance. "There's no trick, it's just getting used to it... here, let me try something else."

She readjusts Amelia's grip so that she's the one holding onto the rogue, one hand lightly on her arm and the other at the small of her back, like a pair of skating partners. "There, now push off and I'll keep pace beside you."