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If you were to ask Victor if he prefers winter or summer it would be a hard question for him to answer. On one hand summer is so warm and he struggles with his fur but there's such things as short sleeve shirts and shorts, winter on the other hand is a nightmare for him with the amount of hair he grows and how much he fluffs up, he can barely fit into his suit so has to wear massive tshirts, hoodies and the casual clothes that he usually delegates to being at his and mals apartment. It's currently November and he's struggling in the changing room at sdn with the amount of fur on his head, shoulders and forearm. His fur is sticking out in odd places and is making his suit too tight to move in, It's just embarrassing to him.
As victor is struggling with his fur he hears the door of the changing room open, victor's heart drops and he panics but then he registers footsteps coming his direction, specifically roberts and eases. Roberts has seen the worst of him and stays so he's not worried but a small part of his brain panics that Robert won't find him attractive. When the brunette man finally spots victor he speed walks over with excitement on his face or as much excitement as a deadpan man like Robert can express.
“Vic! I didnt know your fur puffed up” Roberts voice is casual but his eyes wander over his head, torso and forearms. “I know this sounds dumb and tell me if you're insulted but can I pet you?” Robert seemed worried about offending him and got more worried the more victor stayed silent looking into his eyes.
Victor didn't know if Robert was being genuine or not but the more he analysed his eyes , he knew Robert was not laughing at him or thought he looked weird. That made victor blush and roberts expression of holy shit turned to a bright smile as victor leaned his head down and let roberts hand pet his hair, he couldn't really feel it due to the amount of fur but there was a distinct feeling of his fur being pushed down slightly. Robert chuckled in a wondrous way and Victor wouldn't mind if he died here and now. Robert took his hand off of his head and victor lifted his head back up again.
“Your fur looks like it's tangled, mind if I brush it?” Robert asked curiously and Victor nodded before turning to his locker and grabbing his brush, its a metal pet brush, and handed it to Robert before sitting down on the bench. He was not wearing clothes so he didn't need to take off a top or anything. He heard Robert behind him and then felt the thin metal prongs of the brush . Robert was gentle as he brushed down and then took it out of the hair before he brushed down again. Victor didn't know how much time had passed as he was drifting in a state of calmness. When Robert was done with victor's head he took the brush out and he opened his eyes , he didn't even know he closed them if victor was being honest. Victor was about to voice his complaints before Robert did the same for his left shoulder and forearm and Victor's brain melted. The rhythmic brushing was all he concentrated on and he barely noticed the pause before Robert did the same for his right shoulder and forearm. When it was done Robert patted the victor's now tamed fur covered shoulder and made a comment that frazzled victor’s brain if there was any left after the brushing.
“I want to cuddle you in megabat form if your fur is puffy like that” Robert sounded genuinely warm and Victor covered his face with his hands.
“I think I need to get my clothes on and into work now” Victor has a bashful tone.
“So that's a no?” Robert sounded disappointed and Victor shot up.
“No no no it's not, i wouldnt mind, just embarrassed is all” he said honestly.
Victor was looking at Robert now and Robert's whole face lit up, good god he loves that he made Robert happy like this, unrestrained and pure in a way that contrasts his usual heaviness. Robert bounced up and down a bit before calming himself down which victor begrudgingly let him do.
“Right, well I had come in because you didn't log into the comms and weren't there with the rest of the z team” Robert sounded professional.
Victor smiled in a playful way “ on it bobert”
“After you get your clothes on”
“After i get my clothes on yes”