skate 02 | video; user: katsuki

[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!)

Comments

[genice]

Oh, amoung other things. That's just why I thought I had an invitation!

( he chuckles; he's far from bothered by this now, in the face of so much else they've had to deal with. )

I'm not sure if the lack of it would have stopped me in the end... but I don't know that I'd have come up with the idea on my own if you hand't voiced it first.

[yokunaru]

[A little while ago, knowing that Viktor hadn't actually been drawn to Hasetsu because of his skating in the video might have shaken his confidence some. Now, though, Yuuri tries to listen to what Viktor's actually saying. He's said that he loves Yuuri, and Yuuri has to hold onto that thought, even when he feels that flicker of doubt.

He makes a little half turn on the ice so he's facing Viktor again.]

What would you have done if the triplets hadn't posted the video?

[genice]

( Viktor cants his head to the side, coming to a stop and resting his hand on his hip. )

Yuuri, why are you chasing after what didn't happen in the past?

[yokunaru]

Just curious, I think. [Yuuri shakes his head, like he's trying to shake away whatever bad thoughts might be trying to sink their hooks into him.]

I guess it doesn't matter.

[genice]

( Viktor hums, pushing off into a glide as he catches up with Yuuri, reaching out to slide one hand under his elbow as he pulls in close and comes to a stop. )

It matters to you, Yuuri. It's not a question I can answer. I don't think about what didn't happen. I don't know what the me who I'm not would have done. You see?

( he smiles at Yuuri, seeing if he can throw his arms around him and pull him in for a hug, humming contentedly in the back of his throat. )

I saw you. This is my truth. My one and only.

[yokunaru]

[Yuuri allows Viktor to pull him in with no resistance whatsoever, one hand even coming up to rest on Viktor's back.] You know me. [He finally murmurs.] I overthink everything all the time.

[Yuuri rests his chin on Viktor's shoulder, fighting back a smile this time.] I can't believe you can say these things so easily.

[genice]

( he's got twenty years worth of this to make up for. only he doesn't say that; he breathes in deep, glad for the moment, glad for being able to have any moments like this in the first place. )

Your beautiful, overthinking head. Think I can massage it into behaving for a night?

( here's an impromptu scruffing of Yuuri's hair as Viktor makes his passing reference and movement akin to giving a scalp massage. a gentle sort of joke, because it's nothing that goes away. Yuuri has better days and worse days. by and large, he handles both perfectly well on his own. he doesn't need Viktor for any of that.

but he likes ot believe that he can at least help Yuuri by being there for him. for standing by his side and believing in him even here, even when the parameters of their sport have been redefined. )

[yokunaru]

[Yuuri closes his eyes and holds Viktor and this moment close. Viktor and his seemingly endless stream of sweet words and reassurances. Sometimes Yuuri still doesn't understand how he's managed to convince this man to stay with him despite his many shortcomings, but he's grateful for Viktor's steady presence all the same.

He turns his head, brushing his lips against Viktor's cheek before pulling away.] I don't know if it'll work, but you're welcome to try.

[Smiling, Yuuri tugs Viktor along with him as he skates backward.] Back to training? We still have a lot to run through.

[genice]

( moving forward in tandem with his boyfriend, Viktor huffs out a sound of amusement. )

Is the student telling the coach he needs to train harder? Goodness, how harsh.

( all said with a wink; to be honest, at this point if anything it ends up being a mutual feedback loop. not without snarls or a fair share of critical review. then again, it wouldn't make sense to have none of that.

not when they're both perfectionists. whoops. but for now... to training they both go! )