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Well—it's not like anything's changed. He still acts the same as ever, so I didn't think...

[There's another shrug while he fumbles for the right words. It hadn't felt to him like Viktor was doing anything when he hadn't noticed any changes in the way Adachi responded to him.]

It just keeps feeling the same. Like he's pissed off at me for not "getting over it".

Mmm, he's stubborn, just like a certain kitten I know.

[ Another big sip from his drink before he turns to face Yuri more. ]

But I've got him to promise to just ignore you, especially in public posts.

[He grumbles and leans forward with a dejected sigh, resting his elbows on his knees.]

...Am I really just being stubborn?

About riling Tohru up and poking at him with a stick every chance you get? Probably. Not everything needs to be a shouting match, you know.

[ He eases back from the bluntness though, softening his voice. ]

But he's not being better about it either, and I've been trying to work on that with him.

I know you don't like him, and that's fine. I've said I'll support you even if he is my friend, haven't I? Your feelings aren't invalid or anything like that. You can't change how you feel about it.

I wasn't even trying to then! I just—[He balls his hands up in tight fists.] I just... I didn't want to go if he was going to be there. I don't know if I want to go even now.

[It had been quite a scene they'd made in the post, He wasn't sure if he wanted to deal with whatever questions or looks he'd face going to the party now.]

And he—! He can never admit when he's wrong. Even when he says he's taking responsibility, he turns around to blame someone else or get pissed at them for not letting it go fast enough in the same breath.

I thought I saw in the post that he said he wouldn't go. It'd be pretty obvious if one of the imPort skaters didn't go to the event though. Even if he does show up, you can always quietly make an exit.

Ah, that is true, it's a flaw of his. He is aware of it at least. Sort of. Again, we're working on it. Well, we were. Are going to.

[ That didn't sound very confident at the end there. ]

[Yuri rolls his eyes and hunches further over his knees.]

Of course he's going to show up. He'll waltz in and act like some fucking pathetic sap out of a sob story, and I'll just be the asshole who can't let things go.

People are dead because of him, Viktor. Two women are dead, and he acts like he's fine until he loses his temper and then it's anyone's fault but his, and I'm supposed to just act like he's any other guy?

[There's another sigh, sharper and exasperated.]

Fuck it, Viktor. I can take care of myself. [Because, really he's been so good at that so far.]

If he says he won't show up, I'll hold him to that, Yura, just like all the other promises I'm holding him to. And no, you're not supposed to act like anything, but there is such a thing as discretion. Even I know what that means, and that should say something.

[ But he looks closer at Yuri at the sigh. ]

... What do you mean, "take care of yourself"?

If I'm anything close to discreet then he starts trying to get chummy with me, or he starts hanging all over you like some fucking lovestruck kid on a first date. [Says the doubly lovestruck teen who's just had a pair of first dates.] Like when you got drunk during the flood.

[It might have seemed like he was avoiding the question, and he was! A little. But now he sits up slowly and glances away, too reluctant for eye contact.]

And I mean—I can take care of myself. [Well. He thinks it's a fine explanation.]

Then just ignore him. And—well, that was my fault. I really didn't mean to get that drunk.

Take care of yourself ... how? With what?

No. He was sober, so he should've known better. Isn't that how it works?

... I'll figure it out!

It is, but I wasn't discouraging it either. Probably even actively encouraging it, I don't remember clearly.

Yura ... what do you mean? Why do you think you need to take care of yourself?

Because you can't deal with Adachi at all. You're making excuses for him getting too close to you while you were drunk! You're sort of going to try to work on his flaws. Maybe.

[He scowls darkly at the end of the rant and slumps against the back of the couch.]

...I know you care about me. I know you want to help, but you've got a blind spot with that guy.

... Is that what you mean then? That I can't handle Tohru so you'll take care of it yourself?

Yes! That's what I just said!

So how would you do it?

[ Viktor tilts his head with the question, the tone curious rather than condescending or disbelieving. ]

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[Yuri scowls and crosses his arms with a huff, looking pointedly away.]

I'll just...keep doing what I've been doing. Avoid him when I can, and tell him why I don't like him when I can't. Explain to him how the shit he says and the shit he does don't match up.

He'll have to believe it one day.

Mmm, you could ... but that really hasn't helped anything so far, has it? Doing what you've been doing.

Well what else am I supposed to do?!

[There's an almost pleading tone to the outburst, and Yurio flushes with embarrassment at revealing that much frustration and tries his best to sink into the couch entirely. He continues in a quieter voice.]

Two people are dead because of him. Two families got fucking destroyed. All their friends... Anyone they ever knew. He's not owed forgiveness or acceptance for that. It doesn't matter what he does or how much of a whiny asshole he is about it.

[He pauses and turns to look at Viktor finally, trying for defiant anger but really looking more uncertain and lost than anything.]

I just don't trust him.

[ Viktor is quiet as well, listening to Yuri while watching him intently, not once looking away despite his earlier outburst. ]

... At all? In anything?

[Yuri can't help but roll his eyes.]

I'd trust a completely random person off the street more.

[ Viktor gives a non-committal hum in acknowledgement, but at least he's not trying to sing Adachi's praises to Yuri, right? ]

That makes me sad to hear, but I do understand why you don't.

... What do you want me to do?

I just want you to be careful.

[He'd really prefer it if Viktor broke off contact with Adachi entirely, but he knows that's an impossible wish at this point.]

Is that really all?

Does it matter if there's more? We both know you're never going to stop being friends with him.

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