"I have precognition and, ah, 'enhanced physical capabilities'," Victor says. "But the latter isn't very useful since I've only just learned to throw a punch." And his kicks are worse, because twenty years of skating has given him powerful legs and an equally powerful tendency to point his toes.

Which is something really only emphasized by the difference between his speed and hers -- she's lagging behind enough that he has to slow down to compensate. Of course, it can't help that she's missing a boot.

"Is your foot hurting you?"