[He's just Russian onto the scene.]

Gahahaha! Of course! I'd be glad to skate by your side! [As long as he doesn't exert himself too much, it should be fine.]

It's interesting, isn't it? I'd forgotten that other parts of the world practice it that way. But I'm not opposed to the idea... I'm ready to put my heart into forging some chocolate!!

[Thanks for putting up with their wacky ways.]