It was amazing how contented he felt by Yuri's offer and promise. He felt like he would make the podium in the next Grand Prix. "I -- " there was no better thing to say than "thank you."

He nodded. "I look forward to competing against a competitor like you." It made him better to go against people as gifted as Yuri (or Victor, or Yuuuri).

He meant what he said earnestly, too. "Your height and size have little to do with your skill."