Tick Tock

“Wow,” Peter can’t help but show his surprise. “You just looked so young I didn’t even think you were one of the workers. –But then again Nami here is one of our best employees. What do you do in Nexus?”

“Oh, actually yes–But with the amount of people here I do require a few breaks here and there.” Her ability would always go into overdrive when she was around crowded places like this. “And you could never be a bother to me, Nami. I always enjoy your company.” She chuckles a little at Peter’s comment. “I suppose I am a bit young in my appearence. Though, my work is relatively insignificant compared to Nami’s. I’m merely Mr. Dexters personal assistant.”

Nami shakes her head furiously from side to side, and follows it with a small raspberry noise. “It doesn’t sound glamorous but it’s still a big position!” She smiles up at Moria. “I enjoy your company too.”

“Hey there, Moria.” He’d shake her hand but Nami already has the girl in a death grip of a hug. Instead he settles for a small wave and a friendly grin. “Are you here for kicks or are you a big science fan as well?” 

Nami gives Moria a big reassuring nod. “Mandatory attendance or not, Moria here is still one of the hardest workers I know! Are you working right now though? I don’t wanna be bothering you.”

“Nami, don’t– Inside voice, Nami. It’s a bit more packed here than I imagined but we could’ve walked over to her.”

Nami wraps her arms around Moria almost instantaneously when Moria came within hugging distance. “It’s so good to see you here. I thought I was gonna have to look everywhere for you.” She frowns a little to show Moria how just the thought of that made her upset. “Oh, Moria. This is my ‘uncle’ Peter Petrelli. Uncle Peter, this is my very very good friend Moria.”

Mary laughed a bit at Nami’s comment, tugging on her hand lightly, not wanting to be the reason for them toppling over. “I think that’s a little too advanced for us,” she told the instructor. Mary laughed somewhat nervously, not feeling confident in her own abilities. “Think baby steps for us–or for me at least,” she looked to Nami before looking back at the instructor.

Nami giggled and shook her head. “No, for me too. Me too!” She even pointed at herself for emphasis. If she could, she would jump up too to make herself stand out even more. She felt determined to stick with Mary no matter how long the training took. Baby steps were a nice change of pace from being thrown straight into the pool and learning to swim so to speak. 

Oh, hey Nami-chan! I almost didn’t recognize you, you changed your hair?

I let it grow a bit. I didn’t think I looked that different, hehe. Heya, Jack! What cha up to?

Mary was only half-listening to the instructor. She was more focused on not falling. She chuckled nervously as Nami whispered, glancing over at the instructor who was watching them as he spoke. “I-I, um,” she stuttered as the instructor continued only pausing momentarily when she stumbled. “Nami,” she lightly chastised for distracting her, but laughed it off.

“Nyeh,” Nami scrunched her face up, sticking out her tongue playfully. She reached out to grab onto Mary’s hand first before letting go of the rail. The ice felt less scary and scarier at once. At least she had some support from Mary this time but she also knew if she fell Mary would be dragged down with her mistake. Nami tuned into what the instructor was saying just so she was sure to not mess up.

Mary nodded, hoping as well. At least if they both fell they could look like idiots together? But she really didn’t want to fall. Both positive and negative excitement ran through her as she watched everyone. They all looked like they were having fun, so what would keep them from having it as well? “That sounds like a good idea. I’ll um,” she paused, thinking it over momentarily, “go after you.” She nodded as if it was already decided and while she would be making Nami go first, at least Nami had someone behind her if she fell. Then again if Mary tried to keep her from falling, she would probably fall as well.

Balance... Balance. Nami had done other physically demanding tasks compared to this and yet she still struggled. She glided (shakily) towards the instructor but spun around when she heard Mary. “I know me too! Maybe we’ll get the hang of it by the end of the day or somethin’,” she giggled. Despite her shaky balance on the ice she still took one wobbly glide after another until she was right behind Mary. After grabbing onto the rail for support, she stood a little taller with more confidence. “Here. I’ll be right behind ya so no worries about falling!”

‘‘What are you doing in my office?’’ Tracy folds her arms upon her chest as she leans off the frame of the door. Her eyes analyzing the person in front of her. Her voice expressed genuine curiosity rather than anger or resent. 

Nami holds up a manila folder so it’s in plain view, “Delivery from the department office?”

I work here, silly.

On Ice | Nami and Mary

It had been so long since the last time Nami ice skated that she looked upon the vast sheet of synthetic ice with awe as if this was her first time. The frigid temperature of the arena seeped through the few layers of clothing Nami had on. Even with her arms completely covered by the sleeves of her jacket, she just knew the goosebumps were there. "I hope so!" She replied, looking around for anybody who remotely resembled a professional. When that bore no results, she frowned a touch.