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]

As long as it's special for you and — the one you intend it to be for. That's the important part. Communicating the emotion of what you feel, in a way they can understand.

( Smile. Smile. Sideglance to Yuuri. More determined smile. )

[ouzel]

[ Cassian gives a little laugh. ] That might be harder than imagined, actually.

[genice]

( He has to actually look away from his obvious sideglance at Yuuri, laughing a little, giving Cassian something of an Understanding Look. )

Yes, it can be. It's still worth making the effort.

[ouzel]

You'll have to give me background on this story, later. [ The story of Victor and Yuuri, he means. ] So this is the ice skating rink?

[genice]

( Another small laugh, this time paired with a fondness in his expression he does nothing to hide. )

Anytime. ( Turning his torso, he glances back over his shoulder at the rink; it's a satisfying sight, deep down to the marrow of his bones. ) It is, modeled after Yuuri's home rink.

( telling in and of itself. Victor's been talking about this rink since weeks before Yuuri arrived; back when he had no reason to believe he'd ever see him again. )

[ouzel]

[ That is very telling, though Cassian's first thought is the realization that he knows nothing about competitive sports or artistic displays; it wouldn't have occurred to him that there were a variety of models one could follow while designing an ice skate rink. ]

I look forward to this. It should be interesting.

[genice]

( he nods, lifting a hand to wave to Cassian. )

It will be! Until then, Captain.