[ Since, you know, he might not know everything that's in the dishes. But at least they won't be undercooked pancakes being put on the table. That's a major plus to whatever Yuuri is going to attempt making. And even if it doesn't turn out proper, it'll probably still be pretty decent.
He's relieved that Yuuri isn't pressing harder and seems extremely happy with the answer. Ah. What a fine man he fell in love with... ]
[ If he heard Viktor sigh about the kind of man that he fell for, Yuuri would counter with that he really should be the one saying that. Viktor who was the worlds most desired bachelor with just an ordinary person. ]
I'll be sure to do my best.
[ As he normally did. He would always do his best for Viktor and then some. He didn't need Viktor's approval but he loved it. And with dinner/food arrangements made, Yuuri will free himself from Viktor's grasp and walk towards the door. As much as he allowed Viktor to be as affectionate as he wanted—there were moments that where he had to make sure they actually went out and did things. ]
We should get going. I'm getting kind of hungry now with all of that food talk.
[ And Viktor would argue that he has the most delicious katsudon anyone could imagine. But after that tease, he would kindly remind Yuuri that he believes there's so much more to Yuuri than he'd ever give himself credit over. That's part of the thing, though. He's the one to believe in Yuuri, especially in times where Yuuri faltered and wasn't sure of himself.
Perhaps it's good that Yuuri is so responsible and also not as intensely in love with Viktor as the man is in love with him, since they could actually get things done. Well, at least Viktor does get motivated when it comes to seeing Yuuri on the ice. Since, you know, that is what brought them together. ]
Food does sound quite appealing right now.
[ First he'll tug on his socks before getting up to follow Yuuri and get his coat and other items on. Zero surprise that he slips his arm around Yuuri when he's ready to head out. ]
Especially after dealing with this kind of affection day in and day out for the span of eight months. If Yuuri hadn't gotten used to this then he would have died where he stood in intense embarrassment, but he did so he continues to go through the motions and leave their apartment to go outside. ]
Should we eat before we go get groceries? [ He'll ask once they're finally outside of the building. Yuuri's sort of building a game plan for them. He hadn't been the type of person to be a real stickler for rules and set plans but if they were going to go skating later then Yuuri had to focus on goals set before that.
Because if he didn't then all bets would be off and the next however many hours would be spent being on the ice. ] I tend to buy more than I need when I'm hungry.
We probably should, so we don't attempt to buy half the store.
[ Viktor's probably into buying food when he's hungry or full, but it's probably slightly better when he's had some food. Or so we hope. But food right that moment does sound good. ]
Where would you like to eat?
[ He only has one suggestion that he can think up, but he's wondering if there are more places to stop by that they should try on their way to the store. ]
[ Given how he was/is a man who has too much money and the ability to spend it however he pleased, Yuuri wouldn't have been surprised. Still, Viktor's question gets Yuuri thinking. A lot of the food here was heavily influenced by the otherworlders. There was a fair amount of Japanese food somewhat readily available to him but...
There was a place that immediately came to mind. ]
I remember seeing this restaurant that caught my eye. [ One that kind of had a dubious air about it—tinted windows and no obvious entrance but instead a staircase that lead down towards a door... ] I don't know what it serves but it smelled really good walking by it.
[ Basically, if he was going to die, he didn't want to be alone..?? ]
[ It's strange for him to have a constraint on money again and being the one to rely on Yuuri to be the breadwinner for the family, at the moment. But he is looking! It's just not exactly easy for him to find a job because, well, when you've only done skating your entire life, well... Some random job probably isn't easy for him. Sure, maybe he's learned some basic cooking skills for just breakfast or some quick meal, but it's probable he hasn't had to worry about that with eating out. And here, even if they can skate again, he isn't going to be awarded large sums of money for what he's doing. Jobs are so hard... ]
Then we should check it out! [ If it smells delicious that means it probably has delicious foods. And Viktor isn't the type to be picky about what kinds of food he's being given as long as it satisfies his taste and hunger. ]
[ Since it hasn't even been a month, Yuuri isn't going to nag at Viktor for not having a job immediately. He knows that it was good fortune for him to have one literally drop in his lap. Never in his life he would imagined himself working as a barista nor being flirted with for being said barista. The latter being a fact that he didn't realize until much later...
Guess there were people who were deeply interested in otherworlders? ...even after they've expressed how they were not "on the market". He wore a ring on his finger! How much proof did he need?!
Regardless Yuuri leads the way without another word. He navigates them to the place with ease—it was located on an alternative path on his way to work. The outside is as uninspiring as ever and still gives off the feeling of dubiousness. The sign out front (that Yuuri assumes it belongs to the restaurant) simply reads "Tasty Morsels". Yuuri mentally prepares himself as he walks down the stairs and opens the door to the restaurant.
Please don't be weird. Please don't be weird. Please don't be weird.
To his delight, it opens up to a fancy but quaint lobby with a pleasant woman greeting them at a stand. There's nothing concerning about it at all! It looks like a typical fancy hole-in-the-wall place... ... ...except Yuuri is doing his best not to notice the line of men dressed up in various styles(??) lined up on either side of her. May...be they were just there for greeting? Which would be the lie that Yuuri would keep telling himself if one of the guys, a man similarly in build to Viktor but dressed as a butler(??) gives Yuuri an once over and a wink.
...help. ]
Hello! Did you have a reservation?
[ LOOK VIKTOR HE DIDN'T MEANT TO BRING YOU TO A HOST(???) CAFE......RESTAURANT??? ]
[ It's a very good thing that Viktor isn't the jealous type so he doesn't take offense at the guy winking at Yuuri. Obviously this wasn't just some normal restaurant unless they have some very odd practices for greeting customers. In fact, he's quite the opposite of jealous and he's amused by the place already. ]
We do not. We came here on a whim! Do you have space?
[ Yeah, no, he's not backing down on this. Even if it's this type of establishment, if the food is good, they can enjoy themselves! Or, well, he can while Yuuri probably squirms from the extra attention from strangers.
Though, it looks like both of them are getting eyed up. After all, Viktor is quite appetizing, too. Normally it's the guests that are lucky for attractive hosts, but today is probably a delicious treat for the workers of the joint. ]
i feel like i'm the reason why yuuri suffers so much
[ It's also good that Yuuri's too weak of heart to feel any sort of jealousy at how Viktor was being eyed as well. Honestly, it was best that he wasn't given that it was a given that Viktor would attract this kind of attention among the right (or wrong) crowds.
...not that it really matters much because Yuuri is too busy trying to think of a reason why they shouldn't stay after Viktor brazenly continues forth with the plan to eat at this place. Did he really find this amusing? Yuuri could feel the eyes looking at both of them and while that was fine on ice when he was performing, he was definitely not performing right now. ]
Of course! Though I should double check to make sure... [ The woman chirps back before looking down at the register in front of her. It only takes a moment and she's upright again with welcoming smile on her face. ] Good thing I checked, we were fully booked but it looks like we have a booth for two that just opened up. Now, did you have a particular host in mind tonight?
[ Host...?? ]
You're free to select any of the men standing here in the lobby or tell me your preferences and I'll do my best to match them.
[ How.... How was he supposed to respond to this? How was he supposed to deal with this!? The butler who had winked at him was not tilting his head to the side as if to instruct Yuuri to pick him and Yuuri feels nothing but Regret. ]
i'm glad you'll take all the blame for his suffering :D
[ Oh, this would be an interesting meal, indeed. Don't worry, Yuuri, he'll make it up to you later. Though, maybe this is a place he should consider working, given his natural charms. Perhaps, perhaps it's something he'll look into later.
For now he'll just focusing on enjoying this. He taps his chin before he puts and arm around Yuuri and poking him in the cheek. This might show off the ring he's wearing. Sorry, boys, if that disappoints anyone. ]
[ Poor Yuuri's mind is going a mile a minute about what to do and if he really had a type to begin with. The only person ever that has crossed Yuuri's mind as anything attractive in that sense had always been Viktor. There might have been an idle thought here or there about Yuuko but they never bloomed into anything.
The thoughts keep pouring into his mind up until Viktor pokes his cheek and causes Yuuri to look up bewildered at what he just said. It's obviously flattering that Viktor picked him over all others as his "type"—Yuuri can't deny that he wondered about that from time to time. Viktor loved him so much but...was he really his "type"? ]
Eh? [ Well, that's what Viktor was going to say in the matter and Yuuri was now his "type". He doesn't miss the way that he's showing off the ring and nervously shows off his as well. Neither does the host or any of the other men in the lobby area. ...strangely, they don't seem to be too bothered. ]
A couple. I see that you're one of those types... I know just who to suggest then! Just follow me to your table and I'll have your host come to your table soon enough.
[ Of course she's getting weird thoughts about it. Not that Viktor cares. This probably will be the last time they ever come into the place, even if he would consider a place like this for employment. Ultimately, he probably wouldn't.
One hand plants on the back of Yuuri's back and he starts to guide him where the woman is leading them. No need to be shy. No need at all. They've come this far, they might as well finish the show.
Moments like this when Viktor being Viktor is awful for Yuuri, probably. ]
[ Silently Yuuri is trying to communicate with Viktor (completely ignoring the fact that he actually could do this) to tell him that they could have totally picked out a different place to eat but the way that Viktor was ushering him deeper into the restaurant following their host to their table. There were other people around them, but not too uncomfortably close, chatting away with their chosen host while enjoying their meal. Apparently some of the hosts were feeding the customers while others were just chatting away.
It...seemed harmless. Maybe it wouldn't be so bad? Yuuri had known about the infamous Host Clubs back home but this didn't seem to have the same flare or punch as the ones he knew of. That was nice. The food smelled good too so maybe it wasn't going to be bad. Yeah!
He's not completely comfortable but he's definitely not as tense as he takes a seat. Their hostess pours them each a glass of water before leaving to go fetch their hosts. ]
I... I can't believe you went along with this.
[ He manages to stay as he immediately reaches out for his glass of water. He isn't thirsty but he needs something to hang onto. ]
[ When they're delivered to their space, Viktor slides in the spot next to Yuuri. Sure, he's not the jealous type, but he rather their host sit across from him so he can basically drape on his boyfriend, or whatever he is.
On the one hand, he could reassure him that he wouldn't let anything happen to him, but he's doing that enough with physical communication, right? Yeah. Totally. So he leans more against him and reaches with his free hand to take a drink of the water. He is a little bit thirsty, after all. ]
At least it's better than the apartment incident!
[ Stated proudly and probably doing the opposite of helping, reminding Yuuri of that situation. Look, it was funny now that it was in the past and they could laugh at it after the fact. Right? Yep. Totally. ]
[ All Yuuri ever asks for is Viktor to comfort him when he needs comfort and to support him when he needs support. Why are these very basic things seemingly impossible for him to do? Yuuri doesn't protest feeling of Viktor leaning against him, if anything it eases his nerves a bit. A plus and a step forward until Viktor mentions the apartment debacle and then Yuuri finds himself staring into his drink as if it holds all of the answers to the universe.
Viktor could be thirsty enough for the two of them as Yuuri began to wonder if this wasn't going to become a somewhat regular occurrence between them. There could only be so many weird fetish-y themed places in all of Empatheias, right? Eventually they'll hit them all.
...the fact that they might hit them all....... ]
Y...yeah...
[ Yuuri's going to remain despondent even as two handsome men looking vaguely like Viktor and Yuuri themselves taking seats across of them. The Not!Viktor across from Yuuri, smiling every pleasantly and the Not!Yuuri across from Viktor smiling a bit shyly. Once seated, they presented the menu to both of them. They wanted to give Yuuri some time before speaking, of course. The guy was definitely going through something. ]
[ Now that they have their company, Viktor retreats to speaking with his amulet and focusing solely on Yuuri. He keeps his pleasant smile at the other two and his hand rests gently on Yuuri's arm.
Okay, enough is enough. He's been having his fun, but it's obvious that Yuuri is practically melting down here. He can tease him a bit about it later when they're in private, but ah. Some way to make Yuuri relax. ]
Yuuri? Are you okay over there?
[ Because, honestly, if this is going to overwhelm him too much then he won't even get to enjoy the food and soon those emotions are going to start manifesting and causing a lot of problem. ]
[ The teasing hadn't gotten too out of hand, but a break from all of the madness might have been nice. He was pretty okay with things a bit earlier until he started to think about how things could keep going wrong between them. Which he really didn't want to have happen.
The presence of Viktor's hand on his arm brings him back from his thoughts a bit, but they're immediately stopped cold once he "speaks" to him. The whole telepathy bit was never going to be normal ever. ]
I... I'm fine. Thank you, Viktor.
[ There's a stutter even in his mind as he tries to play it off. He doesn't want to ruin their outing even if he had reservations before. Doing his best, Yuuri will smile politely at the hosts sitting before them and look down at the menu—fancy and fill of foods he didn't exactly recognize but they all sounded fine. ]
You just have to make this up to me later.
[ Yuuri hadn't meant to think that to Viktor but it was too late to take it back. ]
[ That last statement isn't something he expect, but it does delight him. HE knows that things sometimes slip out unintended and he can guess that this might be one of those things. Admittedly, it's nice to have Yuuri being a bit "selfish" with him and he'll bring it up later, when they're out of this place.
Since that's settled and Yuuri doesn't look like he's scrambling for sanity, he'll turn his attention back onto the boys that are sitting with him and beam brightly at them. Menus! They had menus. And he grabs one, unfolding it in front of him and Yuuri. ]
[ Viktor better not make it too obvious that he heard what Yuuri thought to himself and had not meant to share with him or otherwise that'd just be another mess that would need to be cleaned up.
Still, he'll let Viktkor open up the menu for the both of them and Yuuri gets a better view of what is being offered by the restaurant. Honestly, he would have protested it just a little but given how he didn't have much of an opinion on what there was to eat it all looked good. ]
I'd be fine with whatever you want. [ ...not that any sort of opinion would have stopped Viktor from ordering whatever he wanted to order. Except there was one difference here than there was back home. ] Just be mindful of the prices.
[ Their hosts sit prettily across from them and are still waiting for them to finish conversing among themselves before speaking. Yuuri was worried that they'd get upset given how they're being largely ignored but it doesn't seem to be that way. However, one of them does speak up once they heard Yuuri's concerns about money. ]
There's a cold-weather couple's special if you're interested in that~ It's a full four-course meal that comes with a bottle of one of our favorite wines.
[ Let's hope Viktor doesn't make a big deal about it. Then again, communication issues. He sometimes says all the wrong things and doesn't know when to stop. But he can get easily distracted. Who knows...
Of course he'd be mindful of the prices. He does understand how money works, even if he does have plenty of it back home. It's not like he tried to bully Yuuri into actually getting first class tickets back home and, in fact, joined him in coach where he could have easily upgraded himself.
But that suggestion is, in fact, very welcome. It does sound like it'd be suited for them. ]
I think that sounds charming! What do you think, Yuuri?
[ As long as Viktor doesn't lay on their bed naked and say something embarrassing, things should be fine. ]
That sounds fine.
[ Yuuri replies with a bit a nod and a muted smile. He didn't look too closely to the options, but he figured that it wouldn't be anything that he wouldn't like. Of course Yuuri had his favorites and dislikes, but he wasn't a picky eater.
And with their meal option decided, one of their hosts takes away the menus from both of them and goes off to put in their order and fetch the wine. The one that remains smiles at them with their entire being feeling that things were finally able to move forward into a more "normal" meal. ]
So, now that we're all settled in, why don't you start telling me about yourselves? You're both otherworlders, correct? [ Another glance at the rings on their fingers. ] A devoted couple from home or one that bloomed here?
[ Well, it is Viktor. One shouldn't put that potential out of his realm of doing. ]
We're together from home. [ Of course he noticed the glancing at the rings and spares his own look at them with a smile on his face. ] Yuuri gave this to me just before we were drawn to this world. I couldn't be happier.
[ And, in fact, there's that gentle coolness that rises in the air, akin time they exchanged the rings. It's not enough to chill anyone, but here is a soft crispness in the air from it. Of course, it helps that they were honest with things once they arrived here to help secure this happiness they have. Sure, there will probably be hiccups because it's them, but they'll make it through it all. ]
Unlike Viktor with his comfort and easiness regarding their relationship, Yuuri is still very quiet about it. He's not ashamed of their "relationship"—it had become one of the few things in his life that he treasured. Even though he had been willing to let go of it all for, what he perceived, to be the best for Viktor it wasn't a decision that he had made easily.
That aside, hearing Viktor talk about the ring and how happy he was made him flush. He doesn't miss the soft crisp air that emits from Viktor, but does miss the way he reciprocates the same kind of air. ]
Yuuri, is it? How cute. [ He'll give Yuuri a look, this time less predatory and more warmly. Regardless, he'll lean into Viktor's side almost shyly. ] Does that mean you two are married? That's how things work here.
Sorry Viktor despite of the touching feelings that he was emitting, Yuuri immediately sits straight and stiff like a board. He doesn't peel away from Viktor's side but he does bring his hands in front of himself. ]
N, no! It's nothing like that!
[ The second host comes back as Yuuri is trying to defend(?)...explain(?) himself. Granted his reaction makes both of the hosts confused. They were told that they were a couple and given the response from Viktor, he had thought so too. ]
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[ Since, you know, he might not know everything that's in the dishes. But at least they won't be undercooked pancakes being put on the table. That's a major plus to whatever Yuuri is going to attempt making. And even if it doesn't turn out proper, it'll probably still be pretty decent.
He's relieved that Yuuri isn't pressing harder and seems extremely happy with the answer. Ah. What a fine man he fell in love with... ]
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I'll be sure to do my best.
[ As he normally did. He would always do his best for Viktor and then some. He didn't need Viktor's approval but he loved it. And with dinner/food arrangements made, Yuuri will free himself from Viktor's grasp and walk towards the door. As much as he allowed Viktor to be as affectionate as he wanted—there were moments that where he had to make sure they actually went out and did things. ]
We should get going. I'm getting kind of hungry now with all of that food talk.
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Perhaps it's good that Yuuri is so responsible and also not as intensely in love with Viktor as the man is in love with him, since they could actually get things done. Well, at least Viktor does get motivated when it comes to seeing Yuuri on the ice. Since, you know, that is what brought them together. ]
Food does sound quite appealing right now.
[ First he'll tug on his socks before getting up to follow Yuuri and get his coat and other items on. Zero surprise that he slips his arm around Yuuri when he's ready to head out. ]
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Especially after dealing with this kind of affection day in and day out for the span of eight months. If Yuuri hadn't gotten used to this then he would have died where he stood in intense embarrassment, but he did so he continues to go through the motions and leave their apartment to go outside. ]
Should we eat before we go get groceries? [ He'll ask once they're finally outside of the building. Yuuri's sort of building a game plan for them. He hadn't been the type of person to be a real stickler for rules and set plans but if they were going to go skating later then Yuuri had to focus on goals set before that.
Because if he didn't then all bets would be off and the next however many hours would be spent being on the ice. ] I tend to buy more than I need when I'm hungry.
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[ Viktor's probably into buying food when he's hungry or full, but it's probably slightly better when he's had some food. Or so we hope. But food right that moment does sound good. ]
Where would you like to eat?
[ He only has one suggestion that he can think up, but he's wondering if there are more places to stop by that they should try on their way to the store. ]
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There was a place that immediately came to mind. ]
I remember seeing this restaurant that caught my eye. [ One that kind of had a dubious air about it—tinted windows and no obvious entrance but instead a staircase that lead down towards a door... ] I don't know what it serves but it smelled really good walking by it.
[ Basically, if he was going to die, he didn't want to be alone..?? ]
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Then we should check it out! [ If it smells delicious that means it probably has delicious foods. And Viktor isn't the type to be picky about what kinds of food he's being given as long as it satisfies his taste and hunger. ]
Lead the way. ♥
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Guess there were people who were deeply interested in otherworlders? ...even after they've expressed how they were not "on the market". He wore a ring on his finger! How much proof did he need?!
Regardless Yuuri leads the way without another word. He navigates them to the place with ease—it was located on an alternative path on his way to work. The outside is as uninspiring as ever and still gives off the feeling of dubiousness. The sign out front (that Yuuri assumes it belongs to the restaurant) simply reads "Tasty Morsels". Yuuri mentally prepares himself as he walks down the stairs and opens the door to the restaurant.
Please don't be weird. Please don't be weird. Please don't be weird.
To his delight, it opens up to a fancy but quaint lobby with a pleasant woman greeting them at a stand. There's nothing concerning about it at all! It looks like a typical fancy hole-in-the-wall place... ... ...except Yuuri is doing his best not to notice the line of men dressed up in various styles(??) lined up on either side of her. May...be they were just there for greeting? Which would be the lie that Yuuri would keep telling himself if one of the guys, a man similarly in build to Viktor but dressed as a butler(??) gives Yuuri an once over and a wink.
...help. ]
Hello! Did you have a reservation?
[ LOOK VIKTOR HE DIDN'T MEANT TO BRING YOU TO A HOST(???) CAFE......RESTAURANT??? ]
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We do not. We came here on a whim! Do you have space?
[ Yeah, no, he's not backing down on this. Even if it's this type of establishment, if the food is good, they can enjoy themselves! Or, well, he can while Yuuri probably squirms from the extra attention from strangers.
Though, it looks like both of them are getting eyed up. After all, Viktor is quite appetizing, too. Normally it's the guests that are lucky for attractive hosts, but today is probably a delicious treat for the workers of the joint. ]
i feel like i'm the reason why yuuri suffers so much
...not that it really matters much because Yuuri is too busy trying to think of a reason why they shouldn't stay after Viktor brazenly continues forth with the plan to eat at this place. Did he really find this amusing? Yuuri could feel the eyes looking at both of them and while that was fine on ice when he was performing, he was definitely not performing right now. ]
Of course! Though I should double check to make sure... [ The woman chirps back before looking down at the register in front of her. It only takes a moment and she's upright again with welcoming smile on her face. ] Good thing I checked, we were fully booked but it looks like we have a booth for two that just opened up. Now, did you have a particular host in mind tonight?
[ Host...?? ]
You're free to select any of the men standing here in the lobby or tell me your preferences and I'll do my best to match them.
[ How.... How was he supposed to respond to this? How was he supposed to deal with this!? The butler who had winked at him was not tilting his head to the side as if to instruct Yuuri to pick him and Yuuri feels nothing but Regret. ]
i'm glad you'll take all the blame for his suffering :D
For now he'll just focusing on enjoying this. He taps his chin before he puts and arm around Yuuri and poking him in the cheek. This might show off the ring he's wearing. Sorry, boys, if that disappoints anyone. ]
This is my type.
[ Ah, so blatant and terrible. Sorry, Yuuri... ]
NOT ALL OF IT!!!
The thoughts keep pouring into his mind up until Viktor pokes his cheek and causes Yuuri to look up bewildered at what he just said. It's obviously flattering that Viktor picked him over all others as his "type"—Yuuri can't deny that he wondered about that from time to time. Viktor loved him so much but...was he really his "type"? ]
Eh? [ Well, that's what Viktor was going to say in the matter and Yuuri was now his "type". He doesn't miss the way that he's showing off the ring and nervously shows off his as well. Neither does the host or any of the other men in the lobby area. ...strangely, they don't seem to be too bothered. ]
A couple. I see that you're one of those types... I know just who to suggest then! Just follow me to your table and I'll have your host come to your table soon enough.
[ She's not getting weird thoughts is she? ]
all of it
One hand plants on the back of Yuuri's back and he starts to guide him where the woman is leading them. No need to be shy. No need at all. They've come this far, they might as well finish the show.
Moments like this when Viktor being Viktor is awful for Yuuri, probably. ]
NO!!!
It...seemed harmless. Maybe it wouldn't be so bad? Yuuri had known about the infamous Host Clubs back home but this didn't seem to have the same flare or punch as the ones he knew of. That was nice. The food smelled good too so maybe it wasn't going to be bad. Yeah!
He's not completely comfortable but he's definitely not as tense as he takes a seat. Their hostess pours them each a glass of water before leaving to go fetch their hosts. ]
I... I can't believe you went along with this.
[ He manages to stay as he immediately reaches out for his glass of water. He isn't thirsty but he needs something to hang onto. ]
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On the one hand, he could reassure him that he wouldn't let anything happen to him, but he's doing that enough with physical communication, right? Yeah. Totally. So he leans more against him and reaches with his free hand to take a drink of the water. He is a little bit thirsty, after all. ]
At least it's better than the apartment incident!
[ Stated proudly and probably doing the opposite of helping, reminding Yuuri of that situation. Look, it was funny now that it was in the past and they could laugh at it after the fact. Right? Yep. Totally. ]
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Viktor could be thirsty enough for the two of them as Yuuri began to wonder if this wasn't going to become a somewhat regular occurrence between them. There could only be so many weird fetish-y themed places in all of Empatheias, right? Eventually they'll hit them all.
...the fact that they might hit them all....... ]
Y...yeah...
[ Yuuri's going to remain despondent even as two handsome men looking vaguely like Viktor and Yuuri themselves taking seats across of them. The Not!Viktor across from Yuuri, smiling every pleasantly and the Not!Yuuri across from Viktor smiling a bit shyly. Once seated, they presented the menu to both of them. They wanted to give Yuuri some time before speaking, of course. The guy was definitely going through something. ]
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Okay, enough is enough. He's been having his fun, but it's obvious that Yuuri is practically melting down here. He can tease him a bit about it later when they're in private, but ah. Some way to make Yuuri relax. ]
Yuuri? Are you okay over there?
[ Because, honestly, if this is going to overwhelm him too much then he won't even get to enjoy the food and soon those emotions are going to start manifesting and causing a lot of problem. ]
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The presence of Viktor's hand on his arm brings him back from his thoughts a bit, but they're immediately stopped cold once he "speaks" to him. The whole telepathy bit was never going to be normal ever. ]
I... I'm fine. Thank you, Viktor.
[ There's a stutter even in his mind as he tries to play it off. He doesn't want to ruin their outing even if he had reservations before. Doing his best, Yuuri will smile politely at the hosts sitting before them and look down at the menu—fancy and fill of foods he didn't exactly recognize but they all sounded fine. ]
You just have to make this up to me later.
[ Yuuri hadn't meant to think that to Viktor but it was too late to take it back. ]
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Since that's settled and Yuuri doesn't look like he's scrambling for sanity, he'll turn his attention back onto the boys that are sitting with him and beam brightly at them. Menus! They had menus. And he grabs one, unfolding it in front of him and Yuuri. ]
We only need one. [ Viktor, don't be like that. ]
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Still, he'll let Viktkor open up the menu for the both of them and Yuuri gets a better view of what is being offered by the restaurant. Honestly, he would have protested it just a little but given how he didn't have much of an opinion on what there was to eat it all looked good. ]
I'd be fine with whatever you want. [ ...not that any sort of opinion would have stopped Viktor from ordering whatever he wanted to order. Except there was one difference here than there was back home. ] Just be mindful of the prices.
[ Their hosts sit prettily across from them and are still waiting for them to finish conversing among themselves before speaking. Yuuri was worried that they'd get upset given how they're being largely ignored but it doesn't seem to be that way. However, one of them does speak up once they heard Yuuri's concerns about money. ]
There's a cold-weather couple's special if you're interested in that~ It's a full four-course meal that comes with a bottle of one of our favorite wines.
[ Well....wasn't that convenient. ]
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Of course he'd be mindful of the prices. He does understand how money works, even if he does have plenty of it back home. It's not like he tried to bully Yuuri into actually getting first class tickets back home and, in fact, joined him in coach where he could have easily upgraded himself.
But that suggestion is, in fact, very welcome. It does sound like it'd be suited for them. ]
I think that sounds charming! What do you think, Yuuri?
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That sounds fine.
[ Yuuri replies with a bit a nod and a muted smile. He didn't look too closely to the options, but he figured that it wouldn't be anything that he wouldn't like. Of course Yuuri had his favorites and dislikes, but he wasn't a picky eater.
And with their meal option decided, one of their hosts takes away the menus from both of them and goes off to put in their order and fetch the wine. The one that remains smiles at them with their entire being feeling that things were finally able to move forward into a more "normal" meal. ]
So, now that we're all settled in, why don't you start telling me about yourselves? You're both otherworlders, correct? [ Another glance at the rings on their fingers. ] A devoted couple from home or one that bloomed here?
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We're together from home. [ Of course he noticed the glancing at the rings and spares his own look at them with a smile on his face. ] Yuuri gave this to me just before we were drawn to this world. I couldn't be happier.
[ And, in fact, there's that gentle coolness that rises in the air, akin time they exchanged the rings. It's not enough to chill anyone, but here is a soft crispness in the air from it. Of course, it helps that they were honest with things once they arrived here to help secure this happiness they have. Sure, there will probably be hiccups because it's them, but they'll make it through it all. ]
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Unlike Viktor with his comfort and easiness regarding their relationship, Yuuri is still very quiet about it. He's not ashamed of their "relationship"—it had become one of the few things in his life that he treasured. Even though he had been willing to let go of it all for, what he perceived, to be the best for Viktor it wasn't a decision that he had made easily.
That aside, hearing Viktor talk about the ring and how happy he was made him flush. He doesn't miss the soft crisp air that emits from Viktor, but does miss the way he reciprocates the same kind of air. ]
Yuuri, is it? How cute. [ He'll give Yuuri a look, this time less predatory and more warmly. Regardless, he'll lean into Viktor's side almost shyly. ] Does that mean you two are married? That's how things work here.
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Sorry Viktor despite of the touching feelings that he was emitting, Yuuri immediately sits straight and stiff like a board. He doesn't peel away from Viktor's side but he does bring his hands in front of himself. ]
N, no! It's nothing like that!
[ The second host comes back as Yuuri is trying to defend(?)...explain(?) himself. Granted his reaction makes both of the hosts confused. They were told that they were a couple and given the response from Viktor, he had thought so too. ]
Oh? You're not a couple? But I thought—?
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https://youtu.be/HEXWRTEbj1I
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V0KmI0b1oAs
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this is fucking gay
flowers...
look....................
flowers, tho
insert cat covered in blood emote
i love you.......
shoves you to the ground
wow...
tell me you didn't deserve it
I DIDN'T
SHOVES AGAIN
MEAN
i know the truth tho
n-no
stares at you
stares back
slowly shakes head
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i tried to link a gif of yuuri in eros mode but then i got embarrassed help me
no one can help you...
no... someone must be able to
nope, sorry
leave me