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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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[ouzel]

That's all right, I haven't been here that long.

Besides, I'm moving a little more slowly than normal. [ A shrug. ]

What shape of mold are you looking for?

[yokunaru]

Oh, right! [At that reminder, Yuuri peers at him worriedly.] Are you feeling any better?

And, um, I'm not sure yet. I've never really done this before... but I was hoping any of the shops here would have a few options I could choose from.

[ouzel]

Have you tried a specifically baking sort of store?

Maybe there's something for chocolates in particular there.

[ Cassian nods. ]

I haven't gotten worse. You can't really tell if you're better for at least a few weeks.

[yokunaru]

There were a couple in the lower levels, but all they had were the cookie cutters. [Yuuri eyes the row of shops in front of them with trepidation.] They should really have a directory of some kind. It'd make everything a lot easier.

[That worried look doesn't lessen at all.] You'll let us know if you think something's wrong, right?

[ouzel]

I don't think anything is wrong. [ Which is not an answer, Cassian; you probably won't get away with that. ] Concussions are just inconveniencing.

I'm sure it's someone's job, to make a directory. Until then I suppose it's a bit of an adventure, isn't it?

[yokunaru]

[That is absolutely not an answer, you're not fooling anyone, least of all Yuuri. He continues studying Cassian with pursed lip.]

You mean concussions can be dangerous if you aren't careful when you have one.

[ouzel]

[ Lip quirk! Stop caring, Yuuri, you're too damned nice. ]

Yes.

I'm not used to communicating these sorts of things. Might take me a while.

[yokunaru]

[He eases up on the pointed looks when Cassian admits to it, a little relived that he doesn't have to push.]

Oh. Is it because you were the Captain with your crew?

[ouzel]

We were barely a crew; we ran one mission together, but it was the most important.

[ He shrugs. ]

[yokunaru]

Oh... really? [He's honestly surprised to hear that, judging by the way his eyes widen.]

I knew you and Jyn had met because of the war, but I thought you must have at least worked together for a while before... [He falters.] Before that last one.

[ouzel]

Kay I've known forever, it feels like.

But the rest, we all met because of Bodhi.

[yokunaru]

[At the mention of Cassian's missing friend, Yuuri's expression softens with sympathy.] I'm sorry.

[As they start walking, checking the shops for what they need, Yuuri asks, tentatively--] What was he like? I never got a chance to meet him.

[ouzel]

[ Hands deep in his pockets, Cassian lets his head tip back and squints up at the rows of lights built into the ceiling. ]

When I met him he had been questioned - [ No. ] - tortured for information, and as a result he was a very...nervous man.

So that's what most people saw.

But he had...conviction. Compassion. A strong sense of right and wrong. And he was kind, in the face of a life that didn't reward compassion or kindness.

[yokunaru]

[The mention of violence, as always, has Yuuri wincing. Though he’s been exposed to a lot recently, Yuuri knows it’ll take him a while before he really gets used to things like this being brought up. He can’t decide if this is a good thing or not. Not for the first time, Yuuri also wishes he were better at comforting people in general, that he had an ounce of Phichit’s natural ability to make people feel at ease.

Hesitantly, he settles for a slightly awkward touch to Cassian’s shoulder.]

Sounds like he was an amazing person.