[Yuri's so caught up in his own joy that he almost misses the expression on Viktor's face - but he catches a glimpse of it just before they head outside, and it makes him feel incredibly warm, despite the chilly air. Genuine kindness is a rarity in this world, Yuri is learning, and everything Viktor does for him - small or large - makes an imprint on his heart.
As they lace up their skates Yuri feels his shyness returning, despite his excitement to skate again. It's been so long now - he used to practice regularly, even in the warmer months, and while he dances for Viktor (and with Viktor) almost every day, it isn't quite the same.
So he follows Viktor out onto the ice with some trepidation, letting the other man take the lead. The mention of quadruple rotations leaves Yuri wide-eyed; he's well aware of how incredibly difficult that is, and of how few people in the world are capable of such things.
When Viktor performs the triple axel so flawlessly, Yuri feels his heart skip a beat. The prince is beautiful normally, but like this? He looks like a bird, long and elegant, flying away from the earth. His form is impeccable: no over-rotation, shoulders down - heck, even his expression seems peaceful.
For a moment, Yuri's nerves get the best of him. How can he possibly impress Viktor, who must be one of the best ice dancers in the world? But then he remembers that this is a gift, not an expectation, and his confidence rises somewhat. Determination fills him, and his expression turns serious as he skates out across the lake in a wide arc, setting up for a jump of his own.
He can't do any quadruples just yet, though not for a lack of trying. What he can do is a combination: a triple flip, followed by a double toe loop, which is what he chooses to show to Viktor now. When he lands he skates a small figure-eight and comes to rest at Viktor's side, grinning from ear to ear, his face flushed with pleasure.]
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As they lace up their skates Yuri feels his shyness returning, despite his excitement to skate again. It's been so long now - he used to practice regularly, even in the warmer months, and while he dances for Viktor (and with Viktor) almost every day, it isn't quite the same.
So he follows Viktor out onto the ice with some trepidation, letting the other man take the lead. The mention of quadruple rotations leaves Yuri wide-eyed; he's well aware of how incredibly difficult that is, and of how few people in the world are capable of such things.
When Viktor performs the triple axel so flawlessly, Yuri feels his heart skip a beat. The prince is beautiful normally, but like this? He looks like a bird, long and elegant, flying away from the earth. His form is impeccable: no over-rotation, shoulders down - heck, even his expression seems peaceful.
For a moment, Yuri's nerves get the best of him. How can he possibly impress Viktor, who must be one of the best ice dancers in the world? But then he remembers that this is a gift, not an expectation, and his confidence rises somewhat. Determination fills him, and his expression turns serious as he skates out across the lake in a wide arc, setting up for a jump of his own.
He can't do any quadruples just yet, though not for a lack of trying. What he can do is a combination: a triple flip, followed by a double toe loop, which is what he chooses to show to Viktor now. When he lands he skates a small figure-eight and comes to rest at Viktor's side, grinning from ear to ear, his face flushed with pleasure.]
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