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[ The sparkles barely have time to even start settling before Viktor is stepping through them, arms wide open for a hug, practically colliding with them. ]

[ Of course they throw their arms out to catch him, swaying a little with the force of it as they wrap their arms around him. ]

Hah! I really kept you waiting for a while, didn't I? I'm sorry.

You did! You big meanie!

[ Not that he sounds terribly upset at that moment, too busy grinning like a fool. ]

You should make it up to me!

Hm...? And how should I do that?

[ They lean in with an obvious idea of their own in mind, but leaving plenty of room for Viktor to pull back. ]

[ Viktor doesn't pull back but leans in as well, though the aim is to the side, pressing a chaste kiss to Inanna's cheek instead of on the lips like they probably intended. It's not lacking in any enthusiasm though, still smiling brightly when he pulls back from the kiss to look at them squarely, his arms still loosely around their shoulders. ]

I'm sure you can think of something.

[ Inanna laughs and returns the gesture, unphased and happy to adapt to Viktor's comfort level. ]

Maybe I should get you front row seats to my next concert? Or would you and Yuuri like a more private show?

[ Viktor's face lights up impossibly even more at the mention of a concert, but suddenly dim a bit at the mention of his fiancé. ]

Ah, I'd love either, but ... Yuuri ... wouldn't remember you now.

Oh... [ That stings more than they were expecting. ]

Well...that means he can get to experience me for the first time all over again, right?

Mmm. Sorry. He didn't remember anything of this place both times he came back.

[ He gives a soft sigh, visibly trying to release the tension that had suddenly built up from the memories of those times. It does help though, smiling again for Inanna, only a little bit subdued. ]

I'm sure he'll like you again though!

As if there's any doubt of that. I'll hit him with all my best charm.

[ Viktor laughs, the last of his tension releasing. ]

If you do that, he might run away!

Or he'll be so flustered that he freezes in place! You'll have to be there to soothe him.

Ah, that is more likely, isn't it? I guess we'll just have to see!

[ With another chuckle, he finally pulls back from the glomping he gave them, one hand still on their arm even while he puts space between their bodies. ]

I'm so glad you remembered everything coming back.

I'm glad that I didn't forget you too.

[ There are a few things they could do without remembering, but unfortunately picking and choosing isn't an option. ]

[ He gives their shoulder a light squeeze before finally dropping his hand, gesturing to the couch if they want a seat. ]

So you've been back for a while? I'm going to have to scold Tohru ...

A couple of weeks now...

[ They sound almost apologetic admitting it. ]

But it's my fault too. I've been keeping a low profile on purpose.

Weeks? You definitely have to make it up to me now!

[ A beat, Viktor tilting his head slightly. ]

Was there a reason you needed to be low profile?

[ They wave a hand dismissively and flash a reassuring smile. ]

Nothing you need to worry about. I just had a lot to catch up on this time. There are a lot more of us here now, more that's happened at home... Pantheon business.

[ Viktor purses his lips at them, almost pouty, not quite believing that. ]

Not good business?

[ Inanna hesitates and actually stammers, torn for a moment on whether to keep up the lie or not. Finally they sigh and shake their head. ]

Not good business.

[ That small action in itself is telling, Viktor frowning in sympathy. ]

Sorry to hear that ... will it spill over to here too, since there are so many of you now?

[ There's another brief pause, almost brief enough to miss if Viktor isn't paying close enough attention. But, again, they decide against the lie. ...Mostly. ]

We have it under control, but...stay away from Woden.

From Woden? The helmet-wearing one?

Yes. He's...not a good person.

Like ... kicking puppies level of not a good person or like ... murder level?

[ Not that there's much difference between those in Viktor's eyes. ]

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