Especially because you look so gorgeous dressed up.

[ It would be flattery from anyone else. But it isn't when he says it because he means it. He's always sincere with Otabek, though. Especially like this. His arms shifted a little, and tightened, holding Otabek there, close. One more moment like this, he decides. Just to hold the other, be close to him. He already feels better. ]

Whenever they ask about how I feel the other competitors did --

[ And a smile. ]

I must sound like your biggest fan.

[ And he just might be. ]