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[ closed ] let us wipe away those tears

who: Eichi Tenshouin (

finethanks), Gladiolus Amicitia (

leatherdaddy), Leonard McCoy (

legendary_hands), Yuuri Katsuki (

yokunaru), & possibly more as I go!
what: Catch-all for April, hit me up if you want a thread and I'll make us a starter!
when: Throughout April
where: Various places
warnings: Eichi talking about death a lot probably, that's about it

[As I plan out threads I'll keep them all here, but I'm super open to adding new ones! My CR meme comment is over here if anyone wants to plot something, or reach me at my contacts to figure something out. Even if you have no ideas, I'll probably be able to come up with something. ♪

Thread starters will be below!]

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[Eichi lets out a little breath as their dancing comes to a stop, and he leans heavily into Yuuri's hold, exhaustion leaking through.]

It was amaaaazing. I had to be sure that my performances would go over well in a setting like a night club, you know? If I invited Yuuri only to be booed off the stage, I'd never be able to recover.

[Yuuri continues to frown at him. Very seriously, he says--] I still would've kept going to your shows even if that happened.

[And then he pauses and seems to realize what he's actually saying and suddenly gasps, waving his hands in front of him like he can dispel his words.] Ah! Th-that's not to say I think it would've happened! I just meant... if it did...

Fufu, don't worry, Yuuri. ♪ Next time, and the next, and the next... Will you come to as many as my performances as possible? This isn't enough! I feel so energized, I want to keep going, to keep improving until I can't take it anymore...!

[What does he DO with all of this excitement? His body certainly doesn't know what to do, and after the next little spin he does, he wobbles, bringing a hand to his forehead. Ah, he's getting so tired.]

Like this, it's almost like I'm back home. Do you know how that feels?

Of course I will. [As if Eichi even has to ask!] You promised I'd see you perform on stage when we were still in space, remember? I'm calling in that promise now.

[He sees that wobble--and tenses up, just in case Eichi needs someone to steady him.]

Feeling like you're almost back home, you mean?

I'll send you every invite, so make it to as many as you can, okay? Victor can come as well.

[Naturally. But he notices that Yuuri has tensed, and moves in to lean against his shoulder, tired.] Do you mind if I lean against you? [He doesn't want to fall over.]

That is what I meant, though, yes. That sort of rush, the feeling of being back in something that you thought would be lost forever.

We'll try our best. I'm sure Viktor will be happy to come and cheer you on, too.

[He shifts almost immediately, offering himself as a support for his friend.]

...it was like that the first time I got to skate again, on the Eluvio. It took a while for the rink to be built. [He says this all softly.] When I got back on the ice, though, for a second I could pretend I was still back home practicing.

He hasn't held a grudge, has he?

[About the whole prank thing, he means. Eichi doesn't usually show guilt or worry like this, but it flashes for a brief second before he waves it away, leaning more completely against Yuuri with a heavy sigh.]

It's like that. Beyond that, even if I think that I can never return to those friends and dear enemies of mine who brought me to where I am today, I want to carry what an "idol" is onward and show whatever world I'm in this enjoyment. Even if it's fleeting... For as long as I have.

[Yuuri laughs a little.] Viktor? No... he might've been upset at first, but you'd have to do something really for him to hold a grudge.

Mm. [Eichi's words resonate with him. Not surprising, considering what they've been through together.] It was like that for us, too. So many people on the Eluvio hadn't heard of figure skating before, Viktor and I couldn't help but want to show them what it was like.

[Yuuri nudges him gently, careful not to shift Eichi too much.] I think it's a good goal to have. Maybe I'll even help spread your music around if I can.

I would appreciate that, Yuuri.

[His voice is a little softer after that nudge, but he still leans against him fully. And whether silence keeps passing or Yuuri tries to speak up again, he'll find that Eichi is drifting off to sleep, just like this. He's too relaxed and lost in thinking about his idol career and his dreams.]

[Yuuri, mindful of Eichi's sleepier state, decides to let him. It couldn't hurt for Eichi to rest a bit. After a few minutes pass, Yuuri speaks up again, quietly.]

Eichi? Do you have any recordings of your songs already?

Recordings?

[His voice is incredibly soft, stirred awake but still not fully there. He doesn't even open his eyes as he takes a slow breath, relaxed even while standing like this. Ah, maybe they should move somewhere and sit, but that takes effort too...]

No, I don't.

Let me know when you do. I'll see if I can use the songs when I'm teaching at the community center.

[That's one way to get the music out there, at least! And ah, Yuuri's just starting to wonder if they should move somewhere so Eichi can rest properly, too...]

[That's so sweet it catches him off guard, even in this sleepy state of his. He shifts, reaching enough to loosely grip at Yuuri's arm with his closest hand, eyes raising to meet his once they finally open. They're open just enough to look thoroughly touched.]

Thank you, Yuuri. I'll look into it quickly.

[Though he hadn't known if that was the right thing to say or not--all this close friends at home had been skaters just like him--Yuuri's somewhat relieved to see Eichi's expression. It's at least one sign that he isn't screwing this up.]

That's what friends do. [He says quietly instead of letting any of his other frenzied thoughts escape.

After a pause, he adds--] You look like you're about to fall asleep on your feet. Maybe we should get you back to your apartment so you can rest.

That doesn't sound like a bad idea right about now. You'll help me inside, won't you?

[He normally doesn't like relying on people for this, but he really will fall over if he doesn't, and Yuuri is nice enough that he doesn't have to worry about any sort of debt. He knows that.]

Next time, you can see me perform live, as well.

[All Yuuri gives a soft huff, as if Eichi's question is so ridiculous, he's not even going to answer it. (It is.)]

I'm holding you to that, you know. [Yuuri tells him, smiling, as he takes Eichi's weight and helps his friend back inside.] I can't really support you at concerts if you won't even tell me when you're having one.

I'll text you each of them as they're scheduled. Fufu... don't be mad, Yuuri. I wouldn't want my precious friend to see something unimpressive, you know. I had to do this.

[He had to try it alone... Ah, he's still so tired. If Yuuri is kind enough to help him all the way to his bed, he'll collapse into it so heavily that he doesn't even want to move to get comfortable.]

You'd better. [Yuuri doesn't even try to make his voice sound threatening, too occupied with dropping a light blanket onto his friend.

He isn't even angry, really. As disappointed as he is that he'd missed Eichi's performance, Yuuri understands why Eichi hadn't invited him. Disappointing friends is much harder to swallow than disappointing strangers.

Yuuri perches carefully on the edge of the bed, one hand lightly touching Eichi's shoulder before pulling away.] You're a precious friend to me, too.

[Surprisingly, that last comment is enough to color Eichi's cheeks a little. He feels warm, pleased by that, and a few worries that he'd been holding onto lessen.]

Thank you, Yuuri. [What else can he say to that? He doesn't deserve a friend like this. Not after everything he's done. Not after who he is... And yet, here's Yuuri.]

I've been thinking for some time, you know, about you and Victor and my reaction to seeing you again. I felt as though I'd been abandoned, even if it was no choice of yours, and I worried that I'd be forgotten or left behind even upon seeing you again. By playing that prank on Victor, I wonder if I even pushed him away a little...

I hope I haven't caused either of you any trouble.

You haven't. [He says it firmly, leaving Eichi no room to argue with him about this.]

Viktor--he was just surprised by the prank. I don't think he's still angry about it, you know. [Yuuri tilts his head, frowning down at Eichi.]

You're not... staying away because of that, are you?

[There's just long enough of Eichi smiling at that question to understand that he heard it, but he doesn't answer. Instead, with his eyes closed and his breaths deepening, it seems he's fallen asleep just like that.]

[Yuuri just sighs fondly when he realizes Eichi's already out like a light. It's a question that he'll probably have to ask again some other time.

Before he leaves, Yuuri makes sure Eichi's sufficiently covered with the blanket. The door closes with a quiet click behind him.]

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