( Yuri's not trying to make him smile; Victor smiles nonetheless. It's the familiarity of his youngest rinkmate and his way of handling the world; Victor listens to what isn't being said as much as what is as he flashes Yuri a smile and starts off walking, checking against his own mental map. He settles into a job without much undue concern that Yuri will be keeping up, even ready to be on the offensive or defensive at a moment's notice.
Jogging still allows for speaking, which is the other point. After making a noncommittal sound in the back of his throat to acknowledge Yuri's statement — which at least he believes, there's no point in faulting one individual for not being able to track the way tunnels move down here when his job is to be on guard and ready to handle a threat other than to his sense of direction — but neither does he say it's fine. )
How long have you been training like this, Yurio?
( A good natured question asked a little too neutrally to fall within Victor's usual more laid back tone. )
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Jogging still allows for speaking, which is the other point. After making a noncommittal sound in the back of his throat to acknowledge Yuri's statement — which at least he believes, there's no point in faulting one individual for not being able to track the way tunnels move down here when his job is to be on guard and ready to handle a threat other than to his sense of direction — but neither does he say it's fine. )
How long have you been training like this, Yurio?
( A good natured question asked a little too neutrally to fall within Victor's usual more laid back tone. )