Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir - Silence and Sound

Chapter 4: Journey

Their time was coming to a close, as Tessa and Scott still upheld a public image. Persephone noted this and advised them, "Announcements like this cannot be done in a day. You must encourage the media, nourish the story, and then, perhaps when we return to Canada, you can discreetly hint that you have moved forward together."

The word encourage enticed Tessa, "How do we encourage them?"

"Body language, first and foremost. You are athletes, let yourselves be close to one another. Do not be afraid of being affectionate. But also, be honest. Be impulsive. I know you have spent years being recluse, but it is time to be open."

Tessa had one last concern, "How do we address the interview questions?"

"Assert that you are open to your options. Do not deflect relationship questions, but thank your supporters for believing in you."

Tessa and Scott stood up to leave, and he stroked her back to calm her down. He drew close to her as he murmured, "We'll be okay, I promise."

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As soon as Persephone was out of earshot, Tessa nudged Scott.

"Hey! What did I do?"

"You had better not throw in another Freudian slip of yours." 

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Flashback

They had played the Newlywed game with SkateCanada in 2016, and the video had gone viral across the internet. Both were asked questions about which one was more like to __________ (a given scenario). 

When asked which of them was more likely to sleep in, Tessa stated it was her. Scott responded, "If you get to sleep. Sometimes you're just so restless."

After Tessa gave him a look, he added, "I've read."

Fans interpreted this comment as a cue that VirtueMoir was not a platonic relationship, and any time Scott fumbled in interviews, the public became more curious of their feelings for one another.

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"I was encouraging them, which is exactly our job."

"You were the one who convinced Persephone to do this, didn't you?"

"No, this is the first she's ever mentioned this plan. Not that I can complain."

Tessa threw him a cold stare. 

"I had nothing to do with this, Tessa. I'm just glad I can share you with the world."

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They walked out of an interview with the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC), tired and anxious. While the interview had gone well, and they were not asked personal questions about each other, Tessa worried about what was to come. She worried about the argument that began it all. About her reservations. It became too much.

"What's wrong?" Scott asked. He had tried to soften himself around Tessa, but he wondered if he still hurt her unconsciously. 

"I just need to clear my mind. I'll see you in 30 minutes, okay?"

"Okay. I'll be in the room."

He knew she needed to talk to her mum, Kate. Tessa was still trying to process what Persephone had said. He knew she needed to come to him with some perspective. There was no one better for the job than Kate Virtue. 

Scott went to their hotel and changed. Maybe he could find them something to eat while Tessa came around. 

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