[ suddenly, he's standing up straight again, even taking a step back. his eyes widen, somewhere between shocked and horrified. is it because he can't believe Yuuri would suggest such a thing, or because maybe he did come all this way to comfort him? HMM. ]
No, of course not! [ maybe. ] Don't be stupid. I came here to make sure you weren't—you know, living in squalor or whatever! I did leave my cat here, you know!
[ That sounds real believable... He'll smile, but only weakly and just barely. ]
I wouldn't be living in squalor, Yurio. Between Viktor and myself, I was the one who managed to have a normal job here.
[ Not to take a jab at his own fiance but also to take a slight jab to his fiance who earned his money purely on the task board alone. Which isn't a bad thing given everything. There was probably a fair number of people who lived that way. ]
[ good!! he's doing his best to sound like he doesn't give a shit. ]
That's not what I meant! I was wo— [ whoa, what? worried? back the fuck up. ] I mean, I had to make sure you weren't, like... too depressed to do anything. Because you shouldn't be!
[ because that might make him a little sad. maybe. ]
[ He doesn't have to say he's worried for Yuuri to know he's worried; it's so obvious anyway. ]
I still go out to the rink and walk Makkachin.
[ He'll say very matter-as-factly while also avoiding how he fluctuates between eating and not eating. ]
Still, you think I shouldn't be depressed over Viktor leaving because of the reasons you mentioned earlier? [ Easier said than done on so many different levels there. ] I guess I shouldn't...but I'm not happy about it.
[ Which is Yuuri speak for being really depressed about it. ]
[ For the noise and to have an excuse to go somewhere. Having a kitten is fine and dandy, but it's not the same as a dog. Though Yuri's continued response about how Yuuri shouldn't wallow in it is really telling. There's no way he can hide from it all now. ]
So you are worried.
[ Despite the slow smile that creeps up on his face and the testing tone he adapts, it doesn't quite reach his eyes. ]
[ words that are essentially already coming out of his mouth, even. they're just Vague. he's trying, okay. ]
Look, whatever, I just... like I said, I wanted to make sure you hadn't totally lost it or anything. [ pause. ] ...And I guess you can come to me and Otabek's place sometime if you want to. Like if you get bored or whatever.
[ He's trying so guess that's what is important? ]
Thanks Yurio. I promise I haven't lost it.
[ There's a bit more sincerity in his voice and feelings now. ]
I'll be sure to make sure it's okay to come over before stopping by. [ Because unlike certain Russians, Yuuri knows not to barge into someone's home unannounced. ] In case you need to hide anything or clean up.
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[ suddenly, he's standing up straight again, even taking a step back. his eyes widen, somewhere between shocked and horrified. is it because he can't believe Yuuri would suggest such a thing, or because maybe he did come all this way to comfort him? HMM. ]
No, of course not! [ maybe. ] Don't be stupid. I came here to make sure you weren't—you know, living in squalor or whatever! I did leave my cat here, you know!
[ it's all about the cat. yep. ]
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I wouldn't be living in squalor, Yurio. Between Viktor and myself, I was the one who managed to have a normal job here.
[ Not to take a jab at his own fiance but also to take a slight jab to his fiance who earned his money purely on the task board alone. Which isn't a bad thing given everything. There was probably a fair number of people who lived that way. ]
Plus there's the rink now.
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That's not what I meant! I was wo— [ whoa, what? worried? back the fuck up. ] I mean, I had to make sure you weren't, like... too depressed to do anything. Because you shouldn't be!
[ because that might make him a little sad. maybe. ]
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I still go out to the rink and walk Makkachin.
[ He'll say very matter-as-factly while also avoiding how he fluctuates between eating and not eating. ]
Still, you think I shouldn't be depressed over Viktor leaving because of the reasons you mentioned earlier? [ Easier said than done on so many different levels there. ] I guess I shouldn't...but I'm not happy about it.
[ Which is Yuuri speak for being really depressed about it. ]
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He left without his dog? [ that's... weird, and yet... ] Just as well, I guess.
[ at least Makkachin can keep Yuuri company. but he's not gonna say that, of course. ]
I'm not telling you to be happy about it. I'm not that stupid. Missing people sucks. But don't wallow in it. We're not here forever.
[ they better not be here forever. he misses his grandpa, his cat, and the internet. ]
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[ For the noise and to have an excuse to go somewhere. Having a kitten is fine and dandy, but it's not the same as a dog. Though Yuri's continued response about how Yuuri shouldn't wallow in it is really telling. There's no way he can hide from it all now. ]
So you are worried.
[ Despite the slow smile that creeps up on his face and the testing tone he adapts, it doesn't quite reach his eyes. ]
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[ words that are essentially already coming out of his mouth, even. they're just Vague. he's trying, okay. ]
Look, whatever, I just... like I said, I wanted to make sure you hadn't totally lost it or anything. [ pause. ] ...And I guess you can come to me and Otabek's place sometime if you want to. Like if you get bored or whatever.
[ he really sucks at this. ]
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Thanks Yurio. I promise I haven't lost it.
[ There's a bit more sincerity in his voice and feelings now. ]
I'll be sure to make sure it's okay to come over before stopping by. [ Because unlike certain Russians, Yuuri knows not to barge into someone's home unannounced. ] In case you need to hide anything or clean up.