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[fourlevels]

WHO: Viktor + YOU
WHERE: Mostly Heropa but can be other places
WHEN: Throughout the month
WHAT: September Catch-all
WARNINGS: None atm, will update if necessary


1. Ice Skating - Heropa

[ Like most days, Viktor can be found at the ice rink with his gold skates on, practicing either drills that make his pale hair and thin workout clothes stick to his face and body with sweat or working on choreography that ... still makes him sweat though probably not as much as the drills. He glides along the ice when doing the latter, form and limbs extended and graceful following steps that only he knows, listening to music that only he can hear. He makes it look easy, as if he were dancing on solid ground instead of nailed-on blades over slick ice.

If you happen to visit or even just pass by and see inside the glass windows and doors of the rink, you'll probably have to make your way through a "small" crowd of onlookers, fans coming to gawk and swoon over the good-looking imPort athlete. Someone's popular, aren't they? Though it's easy to see why whenever Viktor pauses in his skate to comes over the the rink barrier near the crowd, writing notes on a pad there: every time he comes over, he smiles and acknowledges the people gathered there, chatting amiably for a few moments before going back to work. Viktor makes it a rule to always be nice to fans or to anyone watching him, and his consideration only makes the crowd grow over time.

The next time he comes by the barrier to jot down a note, he looks up at YOU and smiles. ]

Hi~! It's an open skate right now ... would you like to join me?


2. Dog Washing - Heropa

[ Despite being September already, it's still warm in Florida, hot enough to have anyone take more than one look when passing by sprinklers and debate about running through them just to cool off. Such a day is great to go down to the beach and play in the cool ocean, an maybe even take your dog with you. Which Viktor does on one of the days he's not practicing.

He decided to make this trip have two purposes, one to have fun, getting covered in surf and sand with his lovely poodle, Makkachin. The other purpose was one he'd been meaning to do for a while anyway, using the day at the beach as an excuse to finally do it: give his dog a bath. So in addition to towels and frisbees, Viktor packed a dog brush and shampoo, and a couple buckets to fill with water, using the public showers dotted along the beach to his advantage.

You might come across the pair while they're completely soaked, covered in bubbles (the human probably more than the dog), and having way too much fun in a less-than-successful rinsing, Makkachin shaking just as Viktor turned to grab the bucket, only turning away for a moment— ]

Makkachin no! [ Too late, the deed is done and now you and everything around them is just about as wet as they are. ] Sorry about that! She just gets excitable!


3. Power Updating - Mmmainly Heropa, open to other places

[ Despite his closest friends/family having experienced it themselves, Viktor had yet to be ported out and come back. He didn't know that he had even left, suddenly home in St. Petersburg with no memory of the place before, no time passing to signal his supposed absence. He wasn't aware of his new absence in the place he left, a full 24 hours passing without him, his existence gone from the network when someone goes to message him. Even his dog seemed to have joined him, no sight of the dog or her owner during that day away.

Coming back was a different story; suddenly Viktor remembered, not believing that he could have forgotten in the first place. He barely pays attention to the new pamphlet the Porter tries to give him, shoving it into a back pocket and taking off at a run with his dog running beside him, her tongue lolling and mistaking his worry for a new game. ]!


4. Power Testing - Anywhere

[ Viktor is out and about on errands through all the different cities after coming back from being ported out, playing with (or being unfortunately unaware) of some of his powers ... ]

(( Note: please take a look at Viktor's powers and permissions, especially the two powers* that are 100% opt-in! ))

4A. High Flying

[ So Viktor could already skate anywhere with his powers, not just on an ice rink but literally anywhere relatively flat. But now he's discovered that he can skate in the air! AMAZING! So long as he keeps moving, he'll stay up in the air, and who would have thought they'd see a good-looking, silver-haired Russian laughing loudly like a child as they move through the air above you? ]

4B. Poodle Surprising

[ And then sometimes Viktor just feels like being a little shit surprising people in the way of being an adorable dogge. If you're having a meal in one of the cafés or restaurants or just having a snack in the park, you'll have a poodle whimpering delightedly at you, tail wagging and hoping for a bite of your food. Or you could be minding your own business when you notice that a certain someone is following you down the street. Or any other scenario that could include a dog, no matter how unlikely the scene. ]

4C. Unconscious Eros-ing*

[ I mean, one minute you're minding your own business, and the next you're suddenly noticing this guy who happens to be walking by and somehow you find you just can't look away from him? There's just something about him, making you feel things. Maybe you start following him by accident, or are just standing in front of him and blocking his way (even though he is smiling at you, and god what a smile) and you just want to tell him something—! ]

4D. Unintentional Healing*

[ Whoever said athletes in a graceful sport were themselves graceful is full of shit. Even the Living Legend himself has moments of clumsiness, accidentally bumping into you, colliding hard enough that one of his hands shoots out to grab your arm or hand or shoulder to steady you. ] Sorry! Are you okay? [ he asks, and somehow you start feeling ... better? ]

5. Noun/Adjective + Gerund Verb of Your Choosing - Anywhere

[ Feel free to poke Viktor in some other way! You can hit me up via PM or shifting (friends-only but willing to add back) if you want to discuss something~ ]

Comments

3.

[sleight_of_hand]

[ Of course the thought had occurred to Adachi: what would happen if someone he was close to was taken by the porter? He thought he would be able to handle it, but... then Viktor's name disappeared from his contact list. Adachi tried to go about his day like everything was fine, because everything was fine and nothing was wrong with this situation, but ultimately he gave up on attempting to focus and ended up back home, curled up around a pillow and his magic puppy and trying to tell himself everything was okay. ]

[ And then he woke up late the next day, and Viktor's name was back on the communicators. ]

[ He ran all the way down the street to number seventeen, Riza hot on his heels the whole way. He practically ran right into the door in his haste, knocking in a rapid fire staccato. ]

[fourlevels]

[ Adachi actually makes it to #17 faster than Viktor does since he had to come quite a ways from the porter. He's still running as he approaches the government housing, out of breath and face flushed from the exertion. Adachi should hear Makkachin barking in glee at seeing a familiar face, the sound of feet slapping against the pavement getting louder as well. ]

[sleight_of_hand]

[ Adachi turned as soon as he heard Makkachin's familiar barking, feeling his heart leap up into his throat once he saw Viktor. Riza sat down by his feet protectively, wagging her tail back and forth as she waited to see what would happen. He didn't take notice though, taking a hesitant step forward, and dreading the question he was going to hear. "Who are you?" Please don't, please don't... ]

Viktor...?

[fourlevels]

[ Viktor slowed when he saw someone at the door, then nearly tripped over himself once he saw it was Adachi. He catches himself before actually falling, hands on his knees while he catches his breath. He's panting hard when he looks back up at Adachi. ]

Tohru ... I'm back ...

[sleight_of_hand]

[ He knew his name. ]

[ Adachi hadn't looked so relieved in his life. He hurried over to Viktor immediately, Riza hot on his heels as he reached for him, throwing his arms around him and holding onto him tight. Riza stopped by Adachi's feet, before going around to sniff at Makkachin curiously. ]

Did you run all the way here?

3;

[lempereur]

[ It just so happens that Yusuke is coming out of the Porter at about the same time, not from any unplanned trip to his original world, just from work in Nonah. He's out of a certain blue pigment he needs, and while there are probably perfectly fine art shops in Nonah, he prefers the one in Heropa. He knows the employees there, and they're imPort-friendly enough to cut him a small discount.

On his way out of the base and back to town, there's a new imPort running by, with a dog in tow, and...wait, he's not new! ]

Viktor!

[ Yusuke calls out for him, and thanks to the Porter-granted speed boost, runs after the man and catches up quickly. ]

Do you know who I am?

[fourlevels]

[ Both man and dog slow, Viktor to the sound of his name, Makkachin at the presence of someone she knows, moving over to Yusuke to lick at his hands once they all come to a stop, tail wagging excitedly. Viktor has to catch his breath, the adrenaline of his sudden remembering and short sprint making the blood hum in his veins impatiently. ]

Yusuke—! Yes, I know you, I remember. How long have I been gone?

[lempereur]

Good.

[ He crouches down to accept Makkachin's affection, smiling at her and scratching behind both her ears, before looking up at Viktor. ]

A day or two, at most. Long enough for Yuri to come around looking for you.

[fourlevels]

[ Viktor's whole body just slumps in relief, exhaling some Russian phrase that definitely sounds something like "oh thank god." ]

Only a day ... that's good. I was worried it was longer.

3, but like. later.

[beautiful_monster]

[Viktor leaving definitely didn't bother Yuri any. He for sure didn't message any of the thieves or Otabek to ask if Viktor's name was missing from the network for them (as if it might have been a glitch only affecting Yuri's phone)! He also didn't spent any time at all trying to find Makkachin around the neighborhood since, as many people know, Yuri definitely doesn't like dogs. Nope, he has 100% for sure spent all his time enjoying not having a parental figure around, partaking in activites such as:

• Laying on the couch
• Staring vacantly at the contents of the fridge
• Checking his phone to confirm that Viktor's name is still missing
• Ice cream for dinner
• Ice cream for breakfast
• Deciding ice cream for breakfast was a bad idea and making actual food instead
• Not clearing any of the dishes off of the coffee table
• Checking his phone again, but not for Viktor this time because no one cares about Viktor
• He did check though

And many more.

When Viktor finally does make it back to the house, the coffee table is still covered in dirty dishes and Yuri is still laying on the couch looking as sullen as ever, except for the part where he's petting his incredibly fluffy and elegant cat. He lifts his head just enough to frown at the door, and his eyes narrow when he spots Viktor coming in.]

You're...back?

[Or, rather, does Viktor remember anything?]

[fourlevels]

[ Viktor all but burst through the door, face red and a little sweaty, looking like he ran a marathon. He had to stop or slow down a few times in his run back to the house, stupid lousy lack of significant stamina. His eyes caught sight of Yuri and Potya on the couch before he bent forward, catching his hands on his knees while he tries to catch his breath, panting loudly in the doorway of the living room.

Makkachin is panting too, but looking much less traumatized by the return and running, immediately coming over to the couch to sniff happily at the cats there, human-sized and regular cat. ]

Yura ... how ... long?

[beautiful_monster]

[Okay, cool, he remembers. That means Yuri can stop looking like he doesn't care only to be too distracted with how clearly overworked Viktor is to look relieved.]

What the fuck. Did you run all the way here? It's only been a day!

[fourlevels]

[ He finally tilts his head up to look at Yuri again, pale face still red and sweaty, but now wearing a smile that's slowly growing. ]

Only a day? ... That's good ... I ran all ... the way from the porter ... wanted to get back as ... fast as I could ...

1

[crimeboy]

[Akira wasn't really a big skater. Sure, he's... done it before. And he was competent enough then, moreso than perhaps your average teen, but now he was kind of wondering how he could handle himself on the slick surface of the ice with the dexterity power that the Porter had seen to granting him. It was still kind of awkward. Akira had definitely gotten pretty good at jumping very high with it, but the rest of the whole 'dexterity' package was a mystery.

Seeing Victor on the ice reminded him... didn't Yuri say he wanted to introduce him to Victor for this? But he had met him at the sleepover party, and the conversation got a little off the rails... not that Akira had really known it was this goofball that Yuri had been talking about.

He had to pause to blink a few times when he was spoken to, not really having expected to be noticed in the crowd.]

Heck yeah.

[Akira had been kind of planning on skating anyway. That's why he was here! He had his skates on, and he could get into the rink like a normal person, but Akira wasn't a normal person, he was a rowdy 17 year old boy, and so he climbed over the barrier, landing on the ice without any issue, really.]

So when you do it, you can like. Skate together, kinda like dancing, right? I don't think I've ever seen it. Wanna show me?

[fourlevels]

[ It sparks a laugh from Viktor; it's not ridiculing in any way though, just genuinely amused at Akira's apparent enthusiasm in foregoing the proper entrance. ]

Mmm! There's actually two different types of couples skating, ice dancing and pair skating, but that's really only for competitive and exhibition purposes. We can do whatever we want for fun!

[ Viktor holds out a gloved hand (and doesn't even the sudden squealing of the onlooking fans at such a gesture). ]

You've obviously skated before. How experienced are you?

[crimeboy]

[Of all things, he was not put off by the laugh. He realized he was being a little ridiculous, but who cared? Otherwise, he'd have to waddle his way along the side until he found the regular people door.]

Well, the thing is, I'm just an amateur. [He'd skated a few times on his own and with friends, but never for anything other than fun. He doesn't really make note of the 'fans' either as he accepts Victor's hand. He's not used to the attention being so direct, but he's not here for them. He's here to learn.]

But I've got a little something extra now. I want to see if I can keep up.

[fourlevels]

Ooh, something extra? Is it like Tohru's endurance powers?

[ He pulls on Akira's hand, tugging him forward while he skates backwards. He eyes skim over Akira's body to check him out see how his balance and poise is, how easily he shifts weight on his feet and coordination; just trying to get an idea of what sort of things he might be comfortable with doing on the ice. ]

4A

[dendarii]

[ That's not something Miles see every day wanders out of his favorite Russian restaurant in De Chima - just in time to see the man apparently dancing in midair. ]

-- Viktor?

[fourlevels]

[ There's a joke somewhere that begs for Viktor to ask Miles how the weather is down there

Viktor spins in the air, floating backwards as he sees Miles. He throws his hands up to wave and starts making his way back around to his friend, gracefully coming to a stop in front of him and much closer to the ground now. ]

Miles!

[dendarii]

[ Oh good, it seems to be something the other man can control. Miles relaxes as his initial shock begins to wear off. ]

Is that new?

[fourlevels]

[ He "skids" to a stop in the air before Miles, hovering an inch or two above the ground. ]

Mmm! I seemed to have picked it up when I went home and came back recently. I could skate anywhere outside a rink before, but now I can go through the air! It's fun!

1

[lizard]

[ Ugh, there are so many people here. Iwai chose the wrong time to visit the rink, and he doesn't have to hear all the adoring, girlish screams to know Viktor's probably at the center of the crowd. He pushes his way through lovestruck teens and adults who Iwai think should have grown out of this mindless adoration for a hot dude or whatever years ago, but. It's fine. He's at the edge of the rink looking in when Viktor skates over and greets him with that lilt in his voice. ]

Haha, wow. No. Christ. I'd rather die.

[ he looks tired, but he still has it in him to laugh and laugh and laugh at the idea of skating with Viktor, apparently. he just laughs and laughs and laughs and laughs. He hasn't laughed for a while, so it feels good, even though, you know. Mean. Pretty mean. Pretty dang mean. When he calms down and chuckles one last time, he looks over Viktor's shoulder onto the rink. ]

So, the other day, I was havin' a fight on the ice and I got a bit carried away. I put a cigarette out on the ice, which I've since learned was a bad thing to do, 'cause people could trip and die or whatever. I also kind of spat on it? But I dunno if that's a big deal or not. I'm here to check to make sure the dent got, like, buffed out or whatever. So people don't trip and fall and die and get the blade of their skate lodged in their heads or whatever.

[ he stares at Viktor. ]

I can't skate, though, so you're gonna have to guide me to the middle of the rink. You ready?

[fourlevels]

[ Viktor had just smiled at Iwai's laughing, not offended by it at all, though he just starts to. Blink. At what Iwai was telling him. ]

You ... you did what.

[ His expression is kind of cute though, eyes wide and blue as they stare back at Iwai. Wow, where did that thought come from?

(Spoilers: they came from the fact that Viktor forgot his power nullifier, his unconscious power kicking in.) ]

[lizard]

[ Huh, wow. Those eyes are pretty cute. Iwai sort of hates the word cute, and he's never been attracted to someone who could be described as "cute" ever ever ever forever even once in his life - he's more into, you know, rugged bad guys and sexy femme fatales, but - Viktor's kind of okay? Iwai sort of wants to protect him. Or make out with him. Is that weird? That's weird. Better not think too hard on it. ]

Uh.

[ He frowns. What did he come here for again? He's kinda distracted. Oh, right, the potential deaths he might cause. ]

Yeah. Burned a hole right through the ice. I assume. I don't really remember. It's probably not a big deal. I should probably come back when nobody else is here, anyway.

[fourlevels]

Oh no you don't! You're not going anywhere after telling me that. What size are your shoes?

[ That last part may seem random, but it's probably harder to concentrate on the words when Viktor is making that cute little angry pout. Cute angry sexy pout. Not sure how all of those fit together, but Viktor sure is managing it. ]