[ Imagine, Shane repeating this back affectionately to Ilya.
But they are not in a room together, and it doesn't matter if Shane is dropping his voice to mimic Ilya's accent.
And even if it gives the impression of making light of Ilya's misery, Shane understands. It is torture, sometimes, to be trapped in a room where everyone wants his attention, talking, talking, talking at and around him. ]
There is event for animal shelters also but there will be no puppies. ( which feels like a missed opportunity, if anyone asks Ilya. it’s probably better this way because he doesn’t actually have time for a dog but no time like the present to plant seeds. )
I am going if you are going. Would be nice not to wait so long.
[ Seeds that skate right past Shane's radar, already focused ahead to— ]
We should get a shared calendar. It'll make sense when we have the charity up and running.
[ And make it easier to manage the dance they've been doing for years and years now. Aligning their time to steal a little time together. ]
I've got a Make A Wish in Quebec too, we could get you in on that.
[ Sliding towards Planning, a different kind of logistics than Shane likely had initially intended when he'd sent the first text. A plan which requires them to consider how many events they can do together before it starts to raise eyebrows, prompt questions but makes it easier to see each other, easier than Shane had even considered when he'd first pitched Ilya on their radical life changes. ]
What things are going on this calendar? I have seen how you organize your calendar ( why are there so many colors????
he smiles at the suggestion though, because it would make things a lot easier. Ilya keeps track of the Montreal schedule anyway and haphazardly tracks where Shane will be based on their texts and plans to meet up but—- yeah. it’d be nice to have something shared and if Shane’s forgotten the original goal, Ilya is at least partially on the previous page. )I will only approve if we put many in person planning sessions on there
[ And Shane tends to be a good choice. Polite, squeaky clean, accomplished. If thinking about it makes Shane's chest tighten now, it's no one's problem but his own. ]
We could put it on our new calendar. Make sure we have a corresponding in person planning session to go along with it.
[ Wheedling. Come on, Ilya.
It would make sense, for the charity. And it would make sense, because they're together now. Joined lives. Maybe they won't be able to be truly together the way they want to be for years yet, but this is a step. A nice step, knowing where they are. Knowing when they can steal time together. Shane likes it. ]
Oh. Then I will come. Cannot deprive the children of best hockey player in league right now and leave them only with second best
Yes. Maybe we need two days to plan around that one ( even with Shane’s whole plan slowly coming together, they don’t have much time together without planning and coordination. doing all this will mean less time at home, sure, but Ilya knows he’ll feel more energized than he has in a while. and it is a way to feel more like a normal couple who isn’t doing a juggling act to steal time together — normal, committed couples that aren’t hiding do these sorts of things. calendars. )
We can put where we will be stating the calendar too
( he’s getting excited about planning, Shane is really rubbing off on him and sadly not in the fun way for a few more weeks. )
Blue with black font?( for a mix of their current team jerseys. it’s also a little heart warming that he’s getting to pick something calendar related when that’s ahane’s thing. )
In Ilya's inbox, a few pings. A shared calendar invite. Several boxes already filled in with blue and black font. Two days, as requested. Several others claimed without conversation. No argument over the nuances of their calendar, and now it exists, tangible markers for days they can spend together and obligations that will require the both of them.
However, in actual texted response— ]
If believing you're number one in the league brings you some satisfaction, I can be generous and let you believe it.
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Date: 2026-02-11 12:00 am (UTC)[ Imagine, Shane repeating this back affectionately to Ilya.
But they are not in a room together, and it doesn't matter if Shane is dropping his voice to mimic Ilya's accent.
And even if it gives the impression of making light of Ilya's misery, Shane understands. It is torture, sometimes, to be trapped in a room where everyone wants his attention, talking, talking, talking at and around him. ]
The one for the children's hospital. This one.
[ A screengrab of said event invitation. ]
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Date: 2026-02-11 01:51 am (UTC)I am going if you are going. Would be nice not to wait so long.
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Date: 2026-02-11 02:06 am (UTC)We should get a shared calendar. It'll make sense when we have the charity up and running.
[ And make it easier to manage the dance they've been doing for years and years now. Aligning their time to steal a little time together. ]
I've got a Make A Wish in Quebec too, we could get you in on that.
[ Sliding towards Planning, a different kind of logistics than Shane likely had initially intended when he'd sent the first text. A plan which requires them to consider how many events they can do together before it starts to raise eyebrows, prompt questions but makes it easier to see each other, easier than Shane had even considered when he'd first pitched Ilya on their radical life changes. ]
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Date: 2026-02-11 02:37 am (UTC)he smiles at the suggestion though, because it would make things a lot easier. Ilya keeps track of the Montreal schedule anyway and haphazardly tracks where Shane will be based on their texts and plans to meet up but—- yeah. it’d be nice to have something shared and if Shane’s forgotten the original goal, Ilya is at least partially on the previous page. ) I will only approve if we put many in person planning sessions on there
Aren’t those based on what kid wants?
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Date: 2026-02-11 02:51 am (UTC)[ And Shane tends to be a good choice. Polite, squeaky clean, accomplished. If thinking about it makes Shane's chest tighten now, it's no one's problem but his own. ]
We could put it on our new calendar. Make sure we have a corresponding in person planning session to go along with it.
[ Wheedling. Come on, Ilya.
It would make sense, for the charity. And it would make sense, because they're together now. Joined lives. Maybe they won't be able to be truly together the way they want to be for years yet, but this is a step. A nice step, knowing where they are. Knowing when they can steal time together. Shane likes it. ]
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Date: 2026-02-11 03:24 am (UTC)Yes. Maybe we need two days to plan around that one ( even with Shane’s whole plan slowly coming together, they don’t have much time together without planning and coordination. doing all this will mean less time at home, sure, but Ilya knows he’ll feel more energized than he has in a while. and it is a way to feel more like a normal couple who isn’t doing a juggling act to steal time together — normal, committed couples that aren’t hiding do these sorts of things. calendars. )
We can put where we will be stating the calendar too
( he’s getting excited about planning, Shane is really rubbing off on him and sadly not in the fun way for a few more weeks. )
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Date: 2026-02-11 03:35 am (UTC)[ How many days can they arrange before someone gets fed up with Shane monopolizing both their schedules? ]
You can pick a color for yourself. For us.
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Date: 2026-02-11 08:54 pm (UTC)Just one? Two. I am very bad at this.
Blue with black font? ( for a mix of their current team jerseys. it’s also a little heart warming that he’s getting to pick something calendar related when that’s ahane’s thing. )
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Date: 2026-02-11 09:04 pm (UTC)In Ilya's inbox, a few pings. A shared calendar invite. Several boxes already filled in with blue and black font. Two days, as requested. Several others claimed without conversation. No argument over the nuances of their calendar, and now it exists, tangible markers for days they can spend together and obligations that will require the both of them.
However, in actual texted response— ]
If believing you're number one in the league brings you some satisfaction, I can be generous and let you believe it.