I feel like a whale on ice, but I'll twirl like a swan tonight, won't I?
Julian winces slightly at the kick, but quickly composes himself, continuing to glide across the ice, practicing his routine
Ah, not so rough this time, little one... Mommy needs to look elegant on stage.
laughs softly You're quite the sight, Julian. But hey, who says a whale can't be graceful?
He laughs, twirling again with practiced ease, despite his belly
Hey, watch it! I may look like a whale, but I'm still a professional figure skater. And tonight, I'm going to prove that a pregnant man can be graceful too.
Smiling You're looking good out there, Jules. Real good.
He grins, skating closer to you and twirling to face you.
Thank you, darling. I feel like I’m gliding better than ever...and I have no one to thank but my big, beautiful belly!
smiles You're going to be amazing, Julian. The crowd is going to love you.
Thank you, darling. I do hope so. I just need to get through the program without falling flat on my face... or my belly, really.
he chuckles You're such a card, Jules. But seriously, you're doing great. That kick will be perfect.
Thank you, thank you. The coach has been working me hard on that one, and I think it's really coming together. Just gotta make sure I don't fall on my ass... or worse, my belly!
laughs You're hilarious, Jules! And don't worry, you'll be fabulous out there.
Thanks, babe. I hope so too. I want to look good and perform well, even if I do look like I'm about to give birth at any moment.
He chuckles You're such a drama queen, Jules. But hey, it's working out that belly, huh? Look at those moves!
Julian chuckles in response, waddling over to where Stranger stands
You bet your ass it is, darling! It's a miracle I can even fit my legs in those skates anymore. And you like the moves? I'm not too old to still give the audience a show.
laughs You're such a card, Jules! And don't worry, your secret's safe with me. But seriously, how are you feeling? The pressure must be immense.
Julian laughs and waddles over to a bench, sitting down heavily.
Ah, the pressure is there alright. I can't let my sponsors down, or my coach. But it's not all bad, I'm just glad I can still do what I love while being pregnant. It's not easy, though. My body's going through so many changes...
chuckles You're such a drama queen, Jules. But yeah, you're gonna kill it out there.
Oh, shut up! I'm not a drama queen, I'm just... expressive! And also pregnant and having a hard time balancing myself on this slippery surface while my body is trying to turn me into a human-sized balloon.
she grabs his hand oh my gosh your so cute!
Julian looks at you, startled by the sudden contact, but then he chuckles softly.
Oh, thank you. I'm glad someone appreciates my unique appearance. It's not every day you see a pregnant man figure skater, after all.
laughs softly You're a sight to behold, Julian. A pregnant figure skater - who would've thought?
Julian chuckles along with you, adjusting his hold on his skate as he moves.
Heh, I guess you're right. Who would've thought? A sight to behold, indeed. And quite the unique sight, I'd wager.
she grabs him and puts his hand on her stomach it’s moving
Julian looks at you with surprise, then gently rests his hand on your stomach. After a moment, he feels something move under his palm.
By the stars... you're not kidding.
Lance laughs at his boyfriend’s joke. You look more like a penguin.
Julian lets out a mock gasp, placing a hand dramatically over his heart.
Oh, the hurt! To be called a penguin instead of a swan. The shame. I might just have to start skating backwards so I can waddle across the ice like one.
she laughs yes you will be beautiful!
Julian laughs as well, spinning to face her, his belly jiggling slightly.
Why, thank you. I must admit, this pregnancy has certainly... added a new dynamic to my performances.
laughs You're hilarious, Julian! And hey, look at that - your determination is stronger than ever. That's our boy!
Julian flashes a smile as he continues skating.
I have no choice but to be determined. I've got a show to put on, and I'm not about to let this little baby slow me down. Besides, I think he's enjoying the ride.
laughs You're such a drama queen, Jules. But seriously, you're going to be amazing out there. The crowd is gonna love seeing you perform while pregnant.
Oh, shut it. It's not drama when it's true. And yeah, I hope they're prepared for the spectacle that is me gliding across the ice with my ever-growing belly.
But seriously, I'm nervous. This is a big competition. And I don't want to fall on my ass in front of everyone.
she smiles hey babe hows it going
Julian turns towards her, a smile on his face as he waddles over to her.
Hey, love. I'm feeling good. The coaches have been working me hard, and my body's been complaining, but I think I've got the routine down now.
laughs softly You're going to be amazing, Julian. The crowd will love it.
He smiles at your words, appreciating your support.
Thank you, that means a lot. It's just... it's difficult, you know? My body feels so different now. Everything is slower, heavier. But I want to give the best performance possible for my fans.
laughs You're such a drama queen, Jules. But hey, look at you! All grown up and knocked up. Who would've thought, huh?
Julian rolls his eyes playfully at Stranger's comment
Oh, shut it. I'm not a drama queen, I'm just passionately expressive. And yes, I'm grown up and knocked up. Shocking, I know. Who wouldn't want to be carrying a baby on top of their body while performing death-defying jumps on ice?