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[viktorymaker]

Note: Viktor has been dropped from Recollé.
Thank you for playing with me! ❤

Viktor Nikiforov

hi~! you've reached me ♡. if you have something to say, just leave a message. i'll call you back!

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[viktorymaker]

What do you think of the idea?

[katsudonfatale]

... I feel like this is Yuri's idea of a prank on me, but if Anya and Dave are legitimately interested...

[viktorymaker]

Why would this be a prank on you?

[katsudonfatale]

Are you seriously asking me this?

[viktorymaker]

Yes. You're volunteering to teach this class

[viktorymaker]

?

[katsudonfatale]

I am, if the studio authorizes it

[viktorymaker]

[ Are you for real. ]

It's authorized! Saturdays OK?

[katsudonfatale]

[ What??? Okay that was easier than expected.

Unsure if... glad. ]

I... guess so. As long as it doesn't overlap with any other class of theirs

[viktorymaker]

[ Yeah. Did you actually want this to be authorized, Yuuri? Your workload is only getting heavier like this. ]

Not on Saturdays.

BTW, since they asked for it and you brought it up with me, I'll be counting on the four of you to get the word out. And I expect all three of them to show up for class regularly. If you don't get a good turnout after three weeks, I'll cancel it. Let them know!

[katsudonfatale]

[ What have I done.

This next message will take a bit. ]

Ok... I'll let them know

[katsudonfatale]

Thanks

[katsudonfatale]

I think

[viktorymaker]

Zumba isn't a dance class so it needs to be advertised as something separate from the studio's regular activities.

[viktorymaker]

If this sticks, you'll get a lot of casuals. Good luck!

[ Casuals. Viktor's nightmare as a dance instructor. ]

[katsudonfatale]

Yeah, thanks. I'll keep you posted on how it all goes

[viktorymaker]

OK! ❤️️

TEXT → FAST-FORWARD TO FEB 13

[tarotcards]

[ On the morning of the 13th, one day before Valentine's Day, a sudden text message appears from a Souji Seta. Perhaps you've talked to him before. Perhaps you haven't. Perhaps you're wondering why the hell you are receiving a text at six in the morning but look, let's not sweat the small details. Pay attention to the larger ones, like the contents of this very important message: ]

Hello.

Through the tides of fate, you have been chosen to participate in this year's Valentine's Day event: Blind Dating. It is believed that no one should be alone for such an important day and as such, you have been paired up with another lonely soul.

Your match is with Gladio Amicia. Please contact them to plan out your date for tomorrow.

However, if you and your partner do not know what to do, there will be a booth in Recollé Square for the sole purpose of assisting unsure or confused participants of the event. There will be date suggestions, booklets of pick-up lines, and refreshments.

Happy Valentine's Day.

- Cupid

[02/13] retrospec message

[lose_the_jacket]

[ Have a very reluctant text message, Viktor. While he isn't exactly interested in dating... especially another guy, he's fine with... hanging out? ]

Hey. This is Gladio Amicia. We've apparently been paired together for some event for Valentine's Day.

[ ...That looks as stupid as it sounded in his head. Sigh. ]

Anyway, I'm not looking for anything romantic, but nothing wrong with meeting someone new and getting free refreshments out of it. Of course, if you've got plans, don't feel like this is something you have to do, alright?

[viktorymaker]

Hi! I'm not looking for anything romantic either, so that's perfect. In fact, I assumed the initial message was spam. Hanging out sounds great!

[ ...He really didn't make any plans with anyone, as the date snuck up on him. His romantic interest may not have agreed to go out with him anyway, but he doesn't know that. More importantly, he's never been on a blind date! And new experiences are kind of his thing. ]

I'm free after 7. Do you have anything in mind?

later, in the afternoon

[viktorymaker]

I was sure this was spam.

Why was I chosen?

[ So asks the person who just ignored this message for the most part of the day. ]

[lose_the_jacket]

I thought the same thing, so I responded just to see if it seemed like an actual person if/when they responded back.

[ Gladio hasn't been on one, either, since most people are probably too afraid to try setting him up on one or something he's never had time for things like this. ]

After 7 works for me. We could just meet at the designated spot and go from there. I haven't figured out where the best place to go might be, since aren't most places packed around the holidays?

[viktorymaker]

They are. But we should be fine as long as we stay away from date spots! It will be crowded, but not impossible. I can try to make a reservation for dinner.

[ Key word being try.]

Any preferences?

[ Viktor is nothing if not optimistic. You could also call him privileged. But optimistic sounds better! ]

2/14.

[constellates]

[It's February 14th! Early enough before the blind dates have started, Anya was busy.

At the studio, Viktor's gift will be left by his office. He'll find a little pouch filled with heart-shaped macarons, about 6 or 7. There's a neat little card written in Anya's neat and short hand-writing:]

Happy Valentine's Day!
Please know that I adore you too.

- Anya ♡

[The macarons have their own little messages instead of the classic Sweetheart Conversations, customized based on whoever Anya's giving them to. This batch reads:]

THANK YOU
INSPIRING
KIND
GOOD LUCK

[lose_the_jacket]

Well, I certainly won't discourage you trying. If you know a place that serves up decent noodle dishes or burgers, I'm game for just about anything.

If you're okay with either of those kinds of foods, I know a few places I could try getting a table at.

[ Gladio isn't going to hold his breath. Besides, if it comes down to it, he does know how to cook some pretty A+ steaks on his grill. Never mind that it's probably not the right weather for grilling. He does what he wants. ]