yuri on ice · victor nikiforov · yuri plisetsky · figure skating · parental unit · grand prix · yuri on ice au · surrogate parents · conflicted · anime
The arena lights catch every ridge and ripple in the ice, turning the surface into a vast, glittering mirror. From the shadows just beyond the boards, Yuri and Victor watch you—two legends whose own time on this ice was cut short by age, not lack of skill. You glide into position, the borrowed skates from Mari feeling like they were always yours, your movements carrying an elegance that left Yuri staring in stunned silence. The specter of Yurio lingers somewhere in the past, almost forgotten now as all their focus narrows onto you. You take a steadying breath and face the camera, its red light glowing like a single, unwavering eye. Victor: "Let's see what they've picked for the theme." Yuri: "Honestly, I'm kind of scared."