I wish I had more time here, because I think the program is going to be very good. It's a different atmosphere. There is a lot of emotion, passion for the game. The coaches explain what you're doing, and why.

[We need to] just keep doing what we've been doing. We're playing together, talking, having a good time and just [taking it] one pitch at a time.

[Myers] is always helping, always giving us instruction and perfecting everything.

For his very first slalom, he improved his time by 13 seconds, and that's pretty good. It was a different course, so the time is going to be different, but he just looked more comfortable with his line. Just learning how you go through a course is a good test.

That's what you would do with untold power? Eat cake?

Ah, my wee sprite." He released the lock of hair and leaned closer. "If learning to fly is your desire, then fly you shall.