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[yokunaru]

[Abruptly, there's the sound of blades cutting through ice coming from the communicators as the figure skater on screen does a quick lap around what appears to be an ice rink. Then, there's a shift in his center of gravity before he's jumping, landing a triple axel with ease. The air of grace disappears as soon as the figure skater catches sight of the camera pointed at him.]

Viktor! [Some might recognize Yuuri's voice before he glides closer, a look of dismay on his face.] You said you weren't recording yet!

Ah, but Yuuri! You were skating so wonderfully, I couldn't resist! [Viktor doesn't sound apologetic, but as the image shifts, he comes on screen, smiling at the camera and holding up his free hand to wave.] Hello, friends of the Eluvio! Yuuri and I wanted to extend you a formal invitation to Eluvio's skating rink, the Ice Palace.

[Yuuri, apparently having resigned himself to delivering the message this way, just sighs with exasperation as he reaches Viktor at the side of the rink.] Um, we're going to be hosting a short exhibition show on Valentine's Day, too. Viktor thought it'd be a good idea, since a lot of people onboard haven't seen figure skating before. And there's going to be food...? [He trails off, looking at Viktor for confirmation.]

[Viktor nods to confirm, flashing another smile.] Horderves and shaved ice. No chocolates! You'll have to make or bring your own. [This last part said with a wink as he brings his finger up to rest against his lips.]

[Viktor's comment makes Yuuri pause.] Actually, about the chocolates, has anyone managed to find a store that sells chocolate molds? I've been looking all over the Shopping Centre for them. [Then, he remembers why they're making the video in the first place, and he blushes as he steers himself back on track.] A-anyway, please come join us for the exhibition! You're welcome to come earlier and see the rink for yourself before then, too.

[With that, he'll give a shallow, polite sort of bow before reaching over to turn the camera off.]


(ooc: As a note, I'll be posting an open valentines chocolate-making workshop log in a few days, and everyone is welcome to jump in, whether you tag this post or not!)

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[genice]

( With the camera off, and Yuuri straightening out of his bow, Viktor winds an arm around his waist and tugs him into a slightly leaning hug. Honestly, he just wants to drape right now, but they should be getting back to practice.

Pressing a kiss to Yuuri's temple, Viktor smles. )

Leaves us to work on the whole practicing part, hm?

( Viktor's been ostensibly practicing Stammi Vicino, Non Te Ne Andare for said exhibition, and oh does he feel the pleasant burn of it through his body, all the while switching things up to practice part of a completely different choreography. For the fun of it, eh says. )

[yokunaru]

[He almost rolls his eyes. Almost. As it is, he eyes Viktor with fond exasperation, even if he doesn't shake him off.]

Speak for yourself. I was practicing before you started filming without warning.

[genice]

( He laughs, giving Yuuri's shoulder a squeeze before he disengages. True enough. )

I warned you we needed to make that announcement...! The opportunity to start simply presented itself. Most of these people have never seen figure skating. Having a visual demonstration to capture their imagination is more stimulating, don't you agree?

( Yuuri doesn't have to imagine that Viktor's giving him a flirtatious look through lowered lashes, one finger resting against his chin while he cants his head to the side. He's not smiling, but ah, there's the slightest upcurve of the corner of his lips. )

un: cpt andor

[ouzel]

...What is Valentine's Day?

[ He has multiple questions and there are conversations happening he is trying to ignore so. Help him out, folks. ]

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[yokunaru]

Ah, Captain! [Yuuri's honestly happy to see the message from Cassian--if anyone could use some cheering up, Cassian is definitely one of them.]

It's a holiday that we celebrate back on Earth. Um, actually, I don't think everyone celebrates it, but a lot of cultures do now. It's a day for showing your love for your lover. Or for asking someone to be your lover. [He adds, thinking of the Japanese traditions associated with this holiday.]

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[ouzel]

[ Blink. ]

The holiday comprises of chocolates?

Video | un:NEKOMARU!NIDAI!

[nodyinteam]

Katsuki!! Well done! [He shouts out as if he's a coach on the sidelines.] So we have ourselves an ice rink... I'll have to check it out!

[He picks at his ear as he goes on.]

Your valentines idea sounds pretty unorthodox, if you're asking all of us to make chocolate. ...But I guess it makes sense. There aren't many girls in outer space!!

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[yokunaru]

Nidai-san! It's been a while. Viktor and I should be practicing for a while longer if you want to see the rink today.

[He smiles, just a touch bashfully.]

Well, not exactly. I'm the one making chocolate since, well, neither Viktor or I are girls and I'm more familiar with the Japanese traditions.

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[nodyinteam]

Is that so? Now that's an opportunity that I can't pass up!!

[Then, more quietly.]

I see... Y'know, I should have also taken into account that other parts of the world do it differently. That said... Are the two of you a couple?!

[He doesn't seem too surprised by the possibility, but he's still loud about it.]

[genice]

( Enter: the Russian. Who mostly laughs and waves to Nekomaru. )

Nekomaru! We must go skating! As for all this with the chocolates... it's a very interesting tradition you have in Japan! In Russia, we give everyone chocolates. I'm enamoured of there being two holidays for the same idea of an exchange!

( he also does not get it but that's okay, he still loves you guys )

[nodyinteam]

[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.]

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[angele]

Do we have to bring a date if we come to the show, or can we still come to watch? I don't think I've ever actually seen a figure-skating show. Outside of tv, at least.

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[yokunaru]

No date necessary! It's more of a way to introduce the sport to people before the rink opens up to everyone afterward.

At least you know what it is. It sounds like the sport doesn't exist in some universes, which is a shame.

[angele]

I would say they don't know what they're missing, but then again we probably are missing a lot, too. I'm just still getting used to the whole other universes thing.

I'll be at your show, though. Is this something you trained for a lot in your home or did you learn to do it here?

[genice]

It's a wonderful experience! In person, by the ice, it's very different from watching over the television or a live stream. Like Yuuri says, dates are optional! Much like chocolates, they will not be provided or expected at the doors.

[angele]

I thought I might check since Valentine's Day was mentioned. Hopefully I can find some chocolate to bring, though. I'd just really like to see the show.

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[coran]

[ This is truly amazing... Coran has no idea what they're doing or talking about at all. There is almost nothing he understands about this entire announcement. Except maybe that at least one of these young men is hecka acrobatic and wears some of the deadliest-looking footwear in the universe.

But still. Can't let a little thing like not knowing hold you back. ]

Sounds like a lovely way to inspire some bonding-- assuming that these figure skating exhibition shows aren't secretly some form of life or death combat! [ Not that that couldn't inspire its own special sort of bonding, he guesses. ]

Oh, if I had a crown note for every time I've seen that cultural misunderstanding.

[genice]

( Victor blinks, taken by surprise at first; he breaks out laughing not long after. He supposes it's no worse than Allura asking if skates were also weapons. They were rather misleading, all things considered without context. )

No, nothing of the kind! If anything, there's much more love in the performance than anything else. Love for the sport, for the ice, for the presentation...

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[yokunaru]

[Yuuri can't hold back a chuckle either.]

No... the sport can be dangerous if you aren't careful, but that's how a lot of sports are, I think.

[Then, curiously--] What kind of misunderstandings have you run into before?

text | un: aximili

[canadese]

what is a skating rink

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[yokunaru]

[Ah... Ax. Part of him wants to ask how he's doing, but whatever's going on with him and Marco sounds serious. And personal. Yuuri decides to stick with the easier topic for now.]

You saw the video, right? It's the part with the ice that we skate on.

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[genice]

Better experienced than explained, Aximili, my friend!

text | un: morning glory

[finethanks]

Your form was amazing, Yuuri.

[He's gonna skate on that ice rink he swears,]

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[yokunaru]

Thank you, Eichi! Will you be joining us at the rink sometime?

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[genice]

It was, wasn't it? Wait until you've seen him skate a full program. ♥