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[bespredel]

[ The video starts in the low light of a mostly dark room. There’s a bit of sunlight coming in through a nearby window, but the blinds are closed to give the room a soft, muffled quiet atmosphere. Yuri’s face swings into focus, and he smiles at the camera in his own hand knowingly, pressing a finger to his lips in a ‘shhh’ gesture, before turning the camera back towards a very soft and comfy looking pile of bedding- on it, Otabek’s cat Tazaghul. And around her, a mass of soft, tiny, wriggling mewling newborn kittens. ]

Taza went into labour early this morning, it’s been several hours. But mama’s finally all done. She did so good, you guys. [ Yuri’s voice is hushed, adoring. The focus of the camera remains on the kittens, the mom- but Yuri’s free hand reaches into frame, and softly he rubs his fingers between Taza’s ears, who lifts her head. Meows at him softly as her paws kneed against the bedding she and her babies are resting on. ] Six teeny tiny little babies! She’s got them all cleaned up now, such a good mom. [ Yuri coos, voice fond. ] So, everyone welcome them to the world! They’re so cute I could die, aren’t they, Otabek?

[ The camera swings again, to fix upon Otabek, nearby. ]

They’re so small.

[His tone is as quiet as Yuri’s, but the way he says it is so factual. His expression is curious and almost like he has never seen a kitten this size before. He clearly wasn’t knowing what to expect here, and he reaches, gently placing two fingers on one of Taza’s cheeks, gently petting her. She meows quietly, eyes shifting closed and almost burying into the bedding. Otabek’s own attention shifts, lifting to Yuri. There’s a brief glimpse of adoration, but it quickly disappears. ] Mama looks tired, doesn’t she?

Yeah, she does. But she did just bring six little lives into the world. I can’t really blame her. [ Yuri brings the camera back to Taza, where Otabek’s petting her now, as she buries her head into the blanket, closes her eyes as her kittens start to nurse. ] Happy birthday, babies! [ He whispered it, glowing in his tone as his thumb shifts into frame, giving a thumbs up. ]

Oh - it’s...the fifteenth, isn’t it? [ There’s a pause, and Otabek moves his hand away from the cat. He just looks at Yuri for a moment. Quiet, seeming to ponder something. He’s digging through his memories for something that he definitely has buried in there. He seems to realize, since his eyes light up, although his expression doesn’t change. ] It’s Leroy’s birthday, too.

[ The camera jumps, Yuri screeches out- ] WHAT?!? [ And then, the video ends. ]

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[bringbackgold]

[ His attention diverts, tugging Yuri towards him, letting the other use him as a pillow if he should want. He's gotten pretty comfortable lying here. They can relocate soon, though. He doesn't really want to stop looking at the kittens, but... ]

We can move to the couch, if you want.

[ They could snuggle up under a few blankets, turn on a movie, and crash. He was feeling pretty tired himself. Having woken up early to find out his cat was having kittens. He had skipped out on morning training and things, and he had a feeling he'd only really get up to make sure he went to work - if he was going to go today. He considered not. ]

It was a long day.

[bespredel]

[ Humming lowly, Yuri had to agree with the other's logic, at least a little. They probably ought to have left mom and her babies alone, for a little while at least. But... Yuri was already beginning to fall asleep right where he was. The idea of moving- it wasn't very attractive. ]

Will you carry me? [ He asks, with a hint of teasing in his tone. Doesn't believe the other will seriously do it, although... wouldn't say no if he did, either. ]

It's barely morning. [ He mumbled, closing his eyes and letting himself listen to the soft mewls of newborn kittens, to the purring of a proud mother cat. To Otabek's breathing, and his own heartbeat. Fingers tenderly brushing over warm still-damp fur as he began to drift. ] But I wouldn't say no to a nap...

[bringbackgold]

Yes.

[ Otabek notes the teasing, but that doesn't mean he's not going to... do it. His own tone implies that he is not joking - even a little. And, just to make a point - he shifts a little, standing up. He stretches his joints for a moment, then leans down, shifting his hands underneath Yuri, and hoisting him off of the ground. He's totally carrying his friend bridal style. And he's totally carrying him over to the couch. ]

A nap would be nice.

[ The couch. Cuddled up with Yuri. And blankets. Yes. All sounds so appealing. He'll gentle settle him down onto the couch while he grabs the blankets and a remote to turn the television on low. ]