Cris nodded at the girl who had taken his skates and still hadn't introduced herself and then was taken aback when Kyroh shied away from him. What had he done? Had he invaded the boy's personal space?

Cris had to admit he was kinda hurt by the boy's reaction to him but he kept that all to himself. He wanted to point out that Kyroh's shoes needed some adjusting but he decided it would be best to let someone tell him.

Professor Flamsteed was on the ice now and so was Mo, and now they were making a snake-line of skaters. Cris wondered whether Jasmine and he were invited to tag along. He looked longingly at the group and then at Jasmine, and reached out for her hand.