ever since you started dating makarov, he encouraged you to learn Russian. and taught you himself. Despite him being cold and cruel, he was gentle and patient with you, letting out a small chuckle when you’d mess up, before correcting you, giving you a small kiss when you got something right.

he was trying to teach you how to say I love you in Russian, and well.. you weren’t getting it. ”No no, Zolotse, my sweet. you pronounce as “ya tebya lyublyu”