Oh, [she says, softly at first before it registers--] Oh, my God, Logan!
[jubes can normally keep her excitement in check, but as he moves aside, she's unable to resist squealing with delight and swinging a leg over the bike once close enough. she braces her feet, waiting patiently for logan, readying to move the kickstand after he's settled.]
[ Seeing how happy Jubilee is makes it impossible to resist a smile. Fortunately, Logan's taking this opportunity to sit behind her (with the bike creaking in protest under all the weight of his metal bones, but that's nothing he's not used to), his hands resting gentle but firm over her waist when he does. ]
You know the controls, or do I gotta explain it to you? [ He knows she's grateful, but he's not going to acknowledge it. This is good on its own. ]
[she catches it from the corner of her eye, too, unable to keep her own grin from widening. as soon as he's settled, her hands readjust some before she's tentatively glancing over her shoulder]
Uhhh, I sort of remember, but give me a rundown againβ just in case. [how will jubilee ever thank him? and imagine what the other kids will say!]
[ Logan rolls his eyes, but he places two big hands over both her smaller ones. In simple sentences he shows her how to speed up and how to brake, and how the latter tends to be used even when the bike's running for control.
It doesn't take more than thirty seconds. Bikes are easy.
And with his hands still on hers, he gets the bike moving for real, fully intending to hold Jubilee steady until she feels ready to handle it on her own. ]
[exuberance still evident, jubilee's smile becomes somewhat more nervous. this will be the first time she's ever drove a bike and having a passenger makes her worry, even if it's just logan. (she imagines his injuries would heal in no time should they crash, but--)
she feels like she has a firm understanding of the cycle and after logan gets them going, the tenseness her smaller frame had earlier relaxes, hands loosening ever so slightly beneath his.]
This is ... [indescribable, really, although she does her best with wording it.] Breathtaking, [she finishes. a perfect descriptor, considering how she has a hard time keeping her attention focused as they whiz by things. her eyes do keep to the road, though, since she'd feel awful if it were her fault they ended up in a wreck.]
[ "Breathtaking" is a lot more poetic than Logan would have put it, and the grin that pops up on his face is a lot more wider than he used to. Her awe makes the whole thing worth it-- Logan's just prouder than he would be seeing her attention to detail and how careful she's trying to be.
(You'd think road safety wouldn't be something to take pride in, but Logan doesn't have a lot of people to be proud of. He takes what he can get.)
Logan's own grip starts to relax, the gradual release of pressure a clear sign he intends on letting her drive for real in no time at all. ] How about we ride into town?
[somehow, jubilee's excitement greatens, her smile broadening until it really reaches her eyes, crinkles them up at the corners. she really can't contain herself, yet her grip never wavers and as she speeds up, her carefulness only lessens as logan's grasp slowly lets up.
her head bobs with agreement, brilliant red hair blowing back. good thing logan's taller than her, else he'd probably have a mouthful. the tiny pyro is tempted to reach her hand back and offer the hair-tie, ask him to tie it back so it's not all over the place, but she's far too nervous to release the handlebars.]
Let's do it, yeah! [extra carefully, she gives the bike more gas, gently coaxes the rumbling machine around the slight upcoming curve, breathing a relieved sigh when the turn goes smooth.]
[ Logan gets ready to shoot his claws out to support them in case the bike dips too low, but Jubilee's got a better handle on it than he thought. Colour him impressed. ]
I'm sure you know the way. [ As he says this, his hands lift entirely from Jubilee's and move to hold her sides gently, but not any less firm. Logan would wrap his arms around her, but he's not exactly sure how comfortable she is on this thing just yet, and he has no problem moving his own body to account for any strange balances that might result. ]
You were gonna [ he frowns slightly ] take me shopping, right?
[logan's not the only one who's impressed; the handling of the bike is a bit surprising to her even, but jubilee hardly ever doubts herself.]
If I didn't, I'd be worried about my state of mind. [she spares a glance down at his hands, grins wide then retightens her own grip, readying to speed up again once they get completely through the bend. glancing over her shoulder now, her smile broadens, excitement clear in her dark eyes.]
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logan has to be kidding, right? right???]
Of course I wanna drive!
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[ Logan pounds the side of his fist against the handlebar of the bike, then steps to the side to allow Jubilee her space. ] After you.
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[jubes can normally keep her excitement in check, but as he moves aside, she's unable to resist squealing with delight and swinging a leg over the bike once close enough. she braces her feet, waiting patiently for logan, readying to move the kickstand after he's settled.]
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You know the controls, or do I gotta explain it to you? [ He knows she's grateful, but he's not going to acknowledge it. This is good on its own. ]
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Uhhh, I sort of remember, but give me a rundown againβ just in case. [how will jubilee ever thank him? and imagine what the other kids will say!]
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It doesn't take more than thirty seconds. Bikes are easy.
And with his hands still on hers, he gets the bike moving for real, fully intending to hold Jubilee steady until she feels ready to handle it on her own. ]
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she feels like she has a firm understanding of the cycle and after logan gets them going, the tenseness her smaller frame had earlier relaxes, hands loosening ever so slightly beneath his.]
This is ... [indescribable, really, although she does her best with wording it.] Breathtaking, [she finishes. a perfect descriptor, considering how she has a hard time keeping her attention focused as they whiz by things. her eyes do keep to the road, though, since she'd feel awful if it were her fault they ended up in a wreck.]
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(You'd think road safety wouldn't be something to take pride in, but Logan doesn't have a lot of people to be proud of. He takes what he can get.)
Logan's own grip starts to relax, the gradual release of pressure a clear sign he intends on letting her drive for real in no time at all. ] How about we ride into town?
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her head bobs with agreement, brilliant red hair blowing back. good thing logan's taller than her, else he'd probably have a mouthful. the tiny pyro is tempted to reach her hand back and offer the hair-tie, ask him to tie it back so it's not all over the place, but she's far too nervous to release the handlebars.]
Let's do it, yeah! [extra carefully, she gives the bike more gas, gently coaxes the rumbling machine around the slight upcoming curve, breathing a relieved sigh when the turn goes smooth.]
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I'm sure you know the way. [ As he says this, his hands lift entirely from Jubilee's and move to hold her sides gently, but not any less firm. Logan would wrap his arms around her, but he's not exactly sure how comfortable she is on this thing just yet, and he has no problem moving his own body to account for any strange balances that might result. ]
You were gonna [ he frowns slightly ] take me shopping, right?
jesus christ, this is...old af... i'm so sorry
If I didn't, I'd be worried about my state of mind. [she spares a glance down at his hands, grins wide then retightens her own grip, readying to speed up again once they get completely through the bend. glancing over her shoulder now, her smile broadens, excitement clear in her dark eyes.]
'Course I am! Long as you're okay with it?