Isaak likes Chekov a lot, actually! He trusts him considerably more than anyone else in the City, which might not be saying much because, well, he's not terribly trusting. But he more or less trusts Chekov, if only because he's obviously such a terrible liar that he couldn't get anything past anyone.
He really does respect people's passions, so the fact that Chekov is so invested in all of his interests reflects very well on him. In a lot of ways they have nothing in common but Isaak absolutely would not hesitate to call him a friend, and he does genuinely enjoy their conversations.
Also, he would without question kill anyone who fucked with Pavel. Which is not an offer he'd make for anyone else here. :|
Basically, he's Pavel's adoptive gay mob boss uncle and everything was beautiful and nothing hurt.


Neil worries about Justin an awful lot. The thing is, he has no idea what to do about it. Most of everything I've ever said about how much Neil likes Justin and weirdly identifies with his fits of despair still applies, but Neil is... worried that Justin is just so. Closed off ;;
Since fourthwall I think he understands a bit better that Euphie is part of the problem-- he had no idea they were a thing, honestly, so. Still... He wants Justin to be happy, because people finding happiness is really important to him-- especially people with unpleasant pasts. He just wishes he had a better idea of how to help; but he can't just go talking about feelings, so what does one do? ;___;