Victor wanted to protest and tell Yuuri that he really didn't have to do it alone. The thing was that Victor couldn't really reach into Yuuri's head and sweep it all away. Instead he was ust making things infinitely worse for a young man who was already struggling.

He shifts his weight, settling down more solidly on the ice instead of sitting on his knees. Good way to put his legs to sleep and be trapped there for who knew how long.

"I can't.. just tell you to trust me.. or make a promise and you to just believe it, considering.." What they had just discussed. "I can just. ... be there. Whether as your lover or.. just friends. Whichever would be best for you right now..."

The word friends was slightly strangled, because he didn't want their relationship to peter off and end. Victor had never been happier, yet he was making stupid mistakes.

"I don't want anyone else.."