[He's propped awkwardly on one leg and sort of—shaking the other, like that'd dry out his treks faster. Water can ruin them, but like hell he was going to pick them over her.]

Agh, stupid fuckinsdkjfh [ No cursing. ] ...S'kinda a long story, but it's all science too!

[Raking wet bangs from his eyes, he leans down to tap the wheels on his raised foot. They give a light whirring hum upon contact, audible if slightly watered down.]

Tech in here lets you jump higher, run faster, that sorta thing, and you can take it further with the right moves. Everyone ends up using 'em different when they find their Roads—uh, I guess that'd be something like your personal riding style? Mine's the Flame Road, speed's kind of a big thing.