Alternate Universe - Figure Skating — Tag Meaning
Puts characters on the ice in a sport fandom knows intimately thanks to Yuri!!! on Ice and real-person skating fandom. The discipline's blend of athleticism and artistry suits romance: pair-skate intimacy, rival singles skaters meeting at Grand Prix events, and careers measured in quads and short seasons.
What to Expect From "Alternate Universe - Figure Skating" Fics
Competition-circuit drama, costume and program details written with real affection, and feelings choreographed into a free skate.
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