Victor felt that competitiveness rise in him, and he almost snapped his usual laugh to anyone challenging him. But he knew that the skaters were an actual challenge. He couldn't deny that, and he didn't want to scoff at Yuuri's chances. No, Yuuri was a threat to Victor's chances.

"Honestly... I am a bit nervous." He says instead, rubbing his thumbs over the backs of Yuuri's hands. If they were going to be playing the honesty game he should be as honest as possible.

"I'm older, I've had a year off, and I'm trying to build sets that beat two record breaking skaters and JJ's technical prowess. Its not something to scoff at... Then Chris is always right there at my heels, plus Otabek and Phichit..."

Just those at the Grand Prix were impressive. And there were many others who didn't make it only because of minor mistakes.