[video] Russians and Dogs In Space!

[the_real_sir_prize]

Hellooo Legion of Superheroes!

[The man on the screen is handsome and pale, with silvery hair that falls over one of his stunning blue-green eyes. He looks to be in his mid- to late-twenties, and only a pinched look around his visible eye betrays worry. His mouth is certainly smiling and relaxed, and he's speaking with a pronounced Russian accent. It looks like he's still in the Medbay, but he’s sitting on the edge of his bed there.]

I am Victor Nikiforov! Which means much less here than it does back home, so that's a new and interesting experience for me.

[There's a bark off-screen, and a dog appears at Victor's elbow, clearly sitting on the bed with him. It's fluffy and a little ridiculous looking, probably a standard poodle but without the funny haircut. Victor obligingly moves his arm and adjusts the angle of the camera so that both of them are evenly in the shot.] Makkachin and I are recently arrived, and I’m very grateful that the Legion has been keeping an eye on Phelolu, because I would have been very disappointed if we both died there of poison and cold.

I've been informed that I now have short-term precognition. Either that or people are just repeating things as a funny joke, but that seems a little far-fetched when I'm already in another universe in space! So right now, I'm working on choosing my super hero name. Please, tell me yours, and what you like to do around here in your free time!

Oh, and I was assured that Yuuri Katsuki is already here. If anyone sees him and he's not on his way, could you tell him that his coach and the dog who likes to jump on him in public are here? [Makkachin barks again, and Victor laughs, glancing away from the camera.] Yes, and Makkachin is here too!

Comments

[walkingballpit]

Oh, right. Sorry, I'm talking about Vance Astrovik. He goes by the name Justice, and he's kind of my go-to for making a joke about a hypothetical circumstance. He's a good sport about it... or he doesn't even notice.

I don't know. An attractive young royal and half a kingdom?

[the_real_sir_prize]

Oh, I see! A friend from home or a friend you met here?

[Victor looks thoughtful, tapping his fingers on his chin.]

I suppose if you want to count skating as my kingdom, I could give you Yurio? He could probably use more friendship in his life. How do you feel about aggressive teenagers who show affection with name-calling and screaming?

[In spite of how the words may sound, Victor speaks them with every sign of affection for the teenager in question.]

[walkingballpit]

A friend from home. I was just really lucky that he was here. I mean - I'm lucky for my other friends too.

[ Robbie looks dubious of this offer despite the affection. ]

I don't think I need more shouting and aggression in my life. What do you have in the quiet, good sense of humor section?

[the_real_sir_prize]

That's good! Do we get brought here in groups like that usually?

[Victor raises his eyebrows and laughs.]

Everyone I know is a competitive figure skater or a competitive figure skating coach. The quiet ones are the most aggressive.

[walkingballpit]

I don't know if everyone does, but you and Yuuri aren't the only people who know each other from home.

[ Robbie chuckles - good laughs are catching - and then tsks several times and shakes his head. ]

You need to branch out more. It's nice to have things in common, but variety's the spice of life. Besides, quiet and aggressive is kind of scary. Usually scary. Always scary.

[the_real_sir_prize]

That's better than the alternative, I suppose!

[Victor gives Robbie a sunny smile.]

That's part of the reason I took some time off of skating! I've met a lot of very nice people in the past few months.