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[bespredel]

who: Yuri Plisetsky and you!
what: A catchall; Rainbow Fireflies, an escapee cat, and more! Prompts under the jump; some closed thread headers to follow
when: Any time after April 29th
where: All over Riverview
warnings: Will update as needed!
Note: Feel free to reply in whatever format you're most comfortable with; I'll match!

I. April 30th » A Cat on the Lam » Open

[ Yuri had been back from his mission barely a day, and everything had already gone to shit.

He knew she'd been there when he'd gotten home, because he had crawled in, exhausted and filthy, and she had been winding around his legs meowing and excited. Sure, Eddie was all right company, but Petya had her loyalties, and there was little the small feline liked more than sleeping with her real owner. That was something Yuri had always loved about her, how she never seemed to lose her sense of excitement at seeing Yuri when he came home. He'd showered, given her treats, and then crawled into bed, feeling like he could sleep for a week.

Of course, his body wasn't so kind as to ever allow such a thing. His internal clock was so well trained that he could barely even manage to sleep in. It wasn't his usually 4:30am start, but six rolled around, and Yuri found himself finally stumbling out of bed. That was where the details became a little... confused. He knew he had put down Petya's breakfast, like he always did. He'd helped himself to what Eddie had left for him, and then had done a few groggy morning stretches. Had he seen Petya then? He didn't know.

He'd decided to take the day as a day of rest, but that didn't mean he was going to be completely lazy. He still wanted to go for a run, if shorter than usual. Had he seen her then? Yuri had come back, showered, and headed out once more. Heading upstairs to find out if Otabek was in, to let him know that he was back. Not finding him, Yuri had decided to head out and do some grocery shopping instead, seeing as he still wasn't bothering with public school.

By the time he returned to the apartment, it was well into the afternoon. And then, only then- did he realize that she was gone. His heart skipped a beat, before launching into his throat. He wouldn't panic, he couldn't. She'd turn up, surely. He just had to look. She was probably napping somewhere weird, right? She was a cat!

So Yuri had started looking.

First, he turned the apartment upside down. But when it became clear she wasn't there, he'd expanded his search- making his way down the hall of the third floor, and starting to knock on doors. ]

Hey- have you seen my cat? Small, white and black. Fluffy as shit. Awesome. She's not in my apartment.

[ And if that didn't turn up any answers, then he started looking along the other floors, as well. Not really caring if he disturbed anyone- it was the middle of the afternoon, for fuck's sakes. He just needed to find her. ]

II. May 1st to 20th » See All The Colours in Disguise » Open

[ Throughout the month of May Yuri will be keeping to his usual schedule (and doing his best to avoid Viktor and Yuuri lololol). He can be found running in the very early mornings, at the gym, rink, or on the barre until the afternoon, and then usually some city based wandering and possibly more personal training in one of the things he hasn't done. He does quite a bit of shopping and wandering, just for fun and to familiarize himself with more of Riverview. He'll always stop to try and coax any cats he comes across (stray or otherwise) to give him a sniff, and maybe get a pet if he can manage it. He also stops at the library about once a week, occasionally goes out to a movie, and other teenager time killers. All the selfies. All of them. While out of the apartment, it's possible for him to be bitten by any of the following fireflies:

Rᴇᴅ
      Yuri is already prone to anger, so this will amplify his feelings of rage to 11. Looking for fights, being an intentional asshole, having absolutely no filter whatsoever- okay, so it sounds like an average day that ends in 'y'. But trust me, he'll be a lot worse than usual.
Oʀᴀɴɢᴇ
      Being a very guarded young man has it's downfalls. Especially when Yuri literally can't bring himself to tell anything but the truth. While normally he's a pretty honest kid when it comes to dealing with other people, it's also usually layered with his usual acerbic defense mechanisms. When he's a lot more open, and honest? Well, his true, soft and squishy insides reveal themselves to all. He doesn't like it.
Yᴇʟʟᴏᴡ
      Being an internationally renowned figure skater, Yuri is no stranger to self doubt. To the occasional, but rare, panic attack. Yuri's greatest fears are what will happen to him when he hits puberty, and how much his body will change. If he'll only ever be the best he can be now, and if it's only downhill from here. If you want to deal with a freaking out, angry, anxious and vulnerable teen, this is the option for you.
Gʀᴇᴇɴ
      As a naturally green eyed boy, it shouldn't come as any surprise that Yuri has a green eyed monster. If you have something he wants when he's in this state, he will find a way to try and take it from you. This could lead to shouting, fighting, and being an absolute menace.
Bʟᴜᴇ
      Still not having dealt with his sense of homesickness, Yuri's grief and sense of loneliness aren't usually allowed to manifest themselves. He keeps such things buried deeply, but under the influence of the blue fireflies, it'll all become just a little too much, and leave him crippled emotionally for a little while. If this happens in public, Yuri will do his best to find the quietest place he can, to hide away from others. He's not prone to crying, but if you'd like to see that or make it happen, this is the option.
Vɪᴏʟᴇᴛ
      Yuri is very private with his physical affections, but under the influence of this firefly he'll seek touch. Like a cat, he might ask you to help him braiding his hair, and lean into it with a soft hum, or god forbid- not run away from a hug, for once. He'll bump shoulders, and act like it's no big deal, even though he normally wouldn't do that sort of thing at all.

Given that these are all extremely vague prompts, feel free to set your character up in any of the aforementioned open spaces, with your preferred firefly (or a blend of two) in the subject line and I'll reply with Yuri. If you'd like a more specific starter from Yuri, feel free to hit me up on plurk oresteia, on Discord (Orestes#9562) or via PM for a little more plotting and we can hash out a specific starter!

Comments

[prisonking]

You want to go out on missions, don't you? There's more to it than just cracking skulls, and casting spells.

[ He places a hand on Yuri's shoulder, giving him a light squeeze, and a smile. ]

We've got an empty desk in my office, tucked in the corner. It's been empty since Ray left. I'm too busy to be your tutor, and I know you don't want one, but I'd make time to help if you need it.

[bespredel]

Really? Because from my experience so far that's pretty much exactly what most missions call for. [ He's so deadpan at this, raising an eyebrow at the other, genuinely not convinced that there was much more to missions he had to worry about. ]

I'm there as a part of the muscle, not the brains. [ But he doesn't reject the offer outright, hesitating, frowning. ]

I dunno who to talk to here. [ He admitted, softer. ] About getting materials and such. And reading in English- sure, I can do it, but. I absorb Russian materials a little easier.

[prisonking]

The two don't have to be mutually exclusive, you know.

[ For a moment, Yuri looks very young. Michael can't help draping an arm across his narrow shoulders and tugging Yuri in for a hug, or as close to one as the kid will allow. ]

That's where the brains come in. I work for the city. That gives me an in. I'll ask around, find out who to talk to from the ministry of education, figure out what they'll want to hear, and get their approval. We'll make it work.

[bespredel]

[ He just rolled his eyes, raising an eyebrow, as if to say 'But why be the brains when someone else can do it?' before huffing out a breath. He scowled at the arm around him, but didn't make to shrug away from the affection, though went a little more stiff, chewing the inside of cheek. ]

If you figure out a way for me to get the materials, I'll work it into my schedule. But I'm not saying I'll like it. [ He scowled, prodding the other hard in the side with his elbow. ] I should probably take their shitty aptitude test, though. [ Figure out where exactly he stood when it came to his schooling. ]