His smile’s feral. And just like that, I know he detests the plan I’ve concocted but he’ll help.
Because that’s what men, and not boys,do.
EIGHTEEN
QUEEN VICTORIA
Maxim: Is there a reason you’re standing on a street corner at 2 AM, kotik?
Victoria: Is there a reason you’re awake?
Maxim: Firstly, the night is my time.
Maxim: Secondly, I’m in the middle of a bout with Misha
Victoria: Huh. I didn’t expect you to answer lol
Victoria: Bout?
Maxim: Jiu-Jitsu
Victoria: Ahhh, might need to see you in that uniform again, btw. Just for reference purposes, you understand?
Maxim: If you’re trying to distract me…
Maxim: It isn’t working
Victoria:
Victoria: I’m waiting for amessage
Victoria: Fun fact: did you know Siri transcribes your name as “Lying enough?” I thought that was rather fitting
Maxim: From? Can I get this message for you?
Maxim: I don’t lie to you
Maxim: What will you do when that’s your surname too?
Victoria: Live up to it, of course.
Victoria: And no. You can’t get the message for me. (Thank you though!! )
Victoria: I got this dumb text saying that I need to be on this street corner and to wait for a message
Maxim: Hookers stand on street corners. You, kroshka, are not a hooker
Victoria: Chill out, Maxim. I can see both sets of guards and they’re as confused as you are
Maxim: I should think so. How long will you be out there?
Victoria: Dunno
Victoria: Oh! Wait! Incoming call
*three minutes later*
Victoria: This is dumber than I expected
