This is really amazing. Yuuri goes through a similar character arc to canon but every beat is different. I like that you don't transfer his original obsession to Christophe but rather have him slowly come to appreciate what Christophe can offer. I also very much like what you did with Yuuri's short program, it brings out his sensual side but it's not Eros, it's a different tone and telling a different story. In the end when he claims his sensuality it's not about seducing like a playboy but rather about the kind of sensual certainty that makes sense in a more clearly established relationship. It's really lovely to see. I can absolutely believe that they will be very happy together in a way completely different from how Victor and Yuuri are happy together in canon. Not better or worse, just different.
Also the bit where Christophe makes Yuuri laugh by telling him to calm himself by doing breathing exercises...that was hilarious.
Thank you so much! It was interesting to think about how things might've changed if Yuuri was with Chris instead of having Victor burst into his life like a fairytale, and how becoming comfortable with sexuality might go if he had Chris nudging him along. The way you put it is lovely :)
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