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[goldkiss]

Who: Victor Nikiforov and OPEN
Broadcast: Fleetwide
Action: Marsiva's Hospitality Deck (common area)
When: Shortly after he wakes up and has had time to explore a bit, so sometime in the middle of the "day"

[The video shows a man wearing a black T-shirt and coat. He is smiling and seems to be happy and cheerful. He has the strap of a sports bag over his shoulder. One hand is to his face, a finger touching his lips.

Despite having just woken up in the middle of space with no idea how he got here, he seems completely at ease.]

I wish someone had told me I was going to be on television today. Honestly, I'm grateful that you took me on my way home from practice because it means I have my skates, but I would have dressed up for the occasion had I known. A nice suit perhaps? At least a decent sweater. [He hand moves down to grip the sports bag's strap.]

I could look so much better given a little bit of notice. [Then he winks, and it's not clear if that's meant for anyone who is receiving this message, the much bigger audience they're told exists, or just because he likes winking.

Then, after a moment, he gets to the true purpose of this message.]

Oh, and if anyone has seen Yuuri Katsuki please let me know. He's Japanese, about 173 centimeters in height, has black hair and brown eyes, and wears glasses. Let him know that Victor is looking for him if you see him, hm?

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[ahappylie]

[The name and the fact that this guy is asking for a Japanese man drew him in. He doesn't know a Yuuri Katsuki, but he's always drawn to people from his country.]

Are you a star on your own world? Because you're certainly calm for having been thrown into space.

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[scanninggaydis]

[Felix doesn't often respond to these first messages, but...]

You care about dressing up in this situation?

[It's not a hostile question, though it is a little incredulous. Of course there's the chance that this kind of occurrence isn't new for this guy but really...]

[goldkiss]

[A very soft chuckle, because, thank you for noticing. Appearing calm is the whole point.]

You might say that. I'm an ice skater. Though, I'm not sure how much use I'll have for that here in space.

[goldkiss]

[His smile both widens and becomes slightly more enigmatic.]

One should always look their best for new fans. I only have one chance to make a good first impression.

[A very slight pause.]

What I care about, though, is Yuuri. Have you seen anyone matching his description?

[ahappylie]

[He tried to be calm when he first arrived, too. It mostly worked.]

...Ah. I'm afraid I don't know that occupation. Is it meant to mean something to people?

[goldkiss]

You don't? Well, let me tell you! [If anything, his expression brightens at the chance to explain it. He even seems a little excited.]

Competitors wear skates that allow them to glide over ice. Usually we perform in artificially created ice rinks that mimic a natural frozen lake, because the ice can be maintained and smoothed out. Once on the ice, you perform tricks such as spins and jumps and try to wow the audience with a stunning performance!

The best among us are truly beautiful when they perform. My Yuuri, for instance, when he's comfortable and relaxed, he can seduce everyone who watches him. He even managed to beat my record with one of his routines. I coached him and choreographed the program though, so I couldn't be more proud.

[Does he actually seem to care if you followed any of that? No, but he still seems more than happy to answer any questions you might have. More importantly, however,]

You haven't happened to have seen anyone who matches his description have you?

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[sonofgold]

You seem pretty calm, all things considered. You said "skates"- what sort of skating do you do?

[goldkiss]

[He's still smiling, but something about it becomes very slightly unreadable. A bit of a the artificiality shows, and then he recovers and hums in thought, tapping a finger to his lips again.] Are there many other options other than "staying calm," I wonder? Productive options, I mean?

And, I'm an ice skater. A rather good one, if I can say so myself.

There are still very few who are as beautiful on the ice as my Yuuri, though. The last thing I remember, he and I were leaving practice together. You haven't happened to run into anyone matching his description have you? [Honestly, the amount of people who aren't answering the actually important question here is getting to Victor but he's going to try very hard to stay friendly.]

[scanninggaydis]

[The face Felix makes at that first part is so skeptical. Who cares about making a good impression when you've been kidnapped?

(This is probably why he has so few friends.)]

It doesn't ring a bell, sorry. I'm sure he'll see this transmission though.

[goldkiss]

[If he's here, that is. Victor isn't sure that's really what he wants.]

Thank you, that's reassuring.

[sonofgold]

See, that's how I always view it- but some people understandably freak out, too. Especially if they come from a world where the kind of technology to fly into space doesn't exist yet, like I do.

Oh, that's fascinating! And I haven't, sorry to say. Sometimes people from the same world get pulled here, sometimes they don't. It's random.

[goldkiss]

[He nods at the description of this place as 'random' and honestly isn't sure he would want to see Yuuri here.]

We have space flight where I'm from, but it's only to the moon or sending robots to Mars. Anything like this ship would strictly be science fiction, something you'd see in a movie!

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[paraclete]

[Kaworu is younger and seems a lot more mellow, but there's something about him that makes it clear he'd be capable of the same sorts of winks as Victor if he thought to do it.]

If this is how you look right now, it's as good as you're meant to be. I'd say it's just right for this moment.

[...As it is, he's just silver-tongued almost to the point of parody, except he's earnest through every second of it. Kid can't even be out of high school, surely, and yet...]

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[noblesce]

I suppose if you are an entertainer of sorts, this type of set up wouldn't be all too shocking for you. It's intriguing to see how many people are actually used to this, though I truly wonder what kind of masochism would allow someone to actually enjoy this.

[It's calm and almost monotone how he says this all, until that last part. Sometimes he can't avoid giving his unedited opinion.]

[goldkiss]

That's a good point. If they could take me from any moment, they could easily have taken me a time I was wearing something more impressive.

[goldkiss]

Ooh, that seems to be asking for personal details, doesn't it? How scandalous.

[noblesce]

Take it as you may, however, I have no interest in learning about your personal life nor what activities you choose to partake in.

[A shrug.]

Though I take it this is how you handle knowing others are watching you.

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[servantnotserving]

[As always with a new face, Lumiére sticks to the voice function. Being in space is usually distressing enough for people without them having to adjust to talking furniture as well. ]

From what I understand, mon ami, they do not give any of us notice. Still, at least you are prepared, no? Should we find something to skate on, you will be set.

[goldkiss]

[The accent is was makes Victor perk up a bit.]

Ah, bonjour!

If you happen to have full ice rink hidden in one of the ships, I'd happily show a bit of what I can do.

[goldkiss]

Isn't that what we all have to do?

[paraclete]

They might be more easily impressed than you would suppose.

[goldkiss]

Either than or I look fine as I am now... I'll have to ask around for some opinions.

[noblesce]

In a sense, I suppose it is. However, whether we actually choose to wish to entertain our 'viewers' is our choice. To be honest, I'm not cut out for such things.

[goldkiss]

Maybe that's what they like about you. I know some performers play up the 'hard to get' angle to tantalize their audience.

[paraclete]

They're important? [This might come off as patronizing; his chin is in his hand. It's honest wonder, though.]