IC Continuations

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Comments

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Well, yeah. About some things.

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A lot of things ...

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N-not like this!

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No? What about retirement?

[ There's still a little hurt in that question, a trace of bitterness. They'd resolved that months ago now, but Viktor still was hurt by it. ]

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... Ah. That ... that was different.

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—Sorry. I didn't mean to bring that up again.

[ He presses his face harder into Yuuri's shoulder. ]

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It's ... fine, Viktor. We can talk about this when we're both sober.

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We don't need to.

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Clearly you want to, Viktor.

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I just— [ he cuts himself off, sighing harshly and taking another deep breath before he speaks again, voice quieter. ] I just need some sleep.

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... Let's just sleep, then. Okay?

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Mmm. I still think you should take Yurio to practice in the morning.

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All right. I'll take him. But I'm checking on you too.

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I only need some water and asprin in the morning. That's what I usually do.

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That doesn't really make me worry any less.

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I'll be fine. I'm just not used to being looked after, even after all those months in Hasetsu.

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Then let me do that much, Viktor. Let me put my arms around your neck.

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[ There's a beat of silence, then Viktor wraps his arms around Yuuri's middle. ]

All right. Please keep me afloat.

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Of course, Viktor.

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[ He presses a kiss to Yuuri's collarbone before settling against his chest to sleep. ]

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((and then the next morning))