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[juniorchampion]

[ Yuri is very used to social media, but the network here isn't quite like the social media back at home. That doesn't stop him from trying to use it in the same way.

He posts a picture of himself in a simple all-black outfit in front of the skating rink. ]

First day back at skating.

#iceskating #yuriplisetsky #goingtokeepwinning

[ Nailed it. ]

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[burningfree]

[There really wasn't any venom left in Lio after all that anyway. Because it really did seem like Yuri was just making an ignorant mistake and, like, Lio had grown pretty used to non-burnish just not understanding. Even Galo sometimes didn't get it, though he made his very best effort to try.

And Yuri was trying.]

I don't want to come off as overly sensitive. There isn't even really any point in me getting all defensive here. The power structures that were put in place to hurt people like me don't even exist in this world, and sometimes I forget that.

I'm actually thankful that you've never had to deal with heavy things like this. You're very lucky.

[juniorchampion]

[ It's an odd sensation. Normally, Yuri would have reacted in anger, but Lio's situation is so intense and dark that even he realizes it's not something he yells at. It doesn't make Lio safe from all anger, but it does allow him more room than Yuri allows most. ]

It's not about me having good luck. Most people don't go through that.
Your world has shitty people.
Only shitty people do that kind of stuff.

[burningfree]

Yeah, I suppose.

I've heard of too many instances of other people in this place having just as many troubles in their own worlds, unfortunately. It's enough to turn anyone into a cynic.

But I really am glad you've gotten to pursue something in your life you care about. I can't even really say I'm envious, I just admire your commitment to your passions.

[juniorchampion]

Then their worlds are screwed up, too.

[ Though, if Yuri stops and thinks it through, there's definitely oppression in his world. People are still being hurt. He's just been lucky enough that he isn't in one of those classes. ]

You say that like you don't have something you're passionate about. Don't you?

[burningfree]

Yeah. I think all worlds are probably a little screwed up.

[Lio had to pause for a bit to think about Yuri's words there, actually. Something he was passionate about?]

I didn't grow up with the opportunity to explore any options, which I think has made me a bit of a boring person, in the long run.

I care about helping people, though. That's where I've always tried to dedicate my energy. But that's not exactly a personal interest, so much as it was just the right thing for me to do.

I'm not like Galo, who has a passion for helping people through his firefighting. He enjoys the history, the techniques, and the teamwork involved with firefighting all just as much as the actual results of his rescue work.

My 'passion' is a lot more nebulous.