[They're long overdue for a win like this, and as good as he is at appearing unflappable, it's worn down on him. Balthus, too-- Yuri notices, although it's never been so glaringly obvious as it is right now, seeing the full luminosity of Balthus's laugh aimed at him. Like the sun. Yuri could never draw up that much warmth-- couldn't even manage to reflect that light Balthus puts out so effortlessly.
That's why Yuri keeps him around.]
Oh, I do know how to appreciate a man.
[It's no different from the kinds of lines he tosses out every other day of the week. But for some reason, the second it leaves his mouth this time, Yuri feels his chest flip. The tips of his ears warm.]
Well? Are you coming, or should I tell them that the indomitable king of overindulging in drink isn't interested tonight?
[Yuri's head tilts to the side a little, teasing and curious in equal measures. Then he nods back out toward the hall, and steps out, leading back toward the center of the settlement with his first few steps. Balthus will follow him. He always does.]
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Date: 2020-07-09 06:30 pm (UTC)That's why Yuri keeps him around.]
Oh, I do know how to appreciate a man.
[It's no different from the kinds of lines he tosses out every other day of the week. But for some reason, the second it leaves his mouth this time, Yuri feels his chest flip. The tips of his ears warm.]
Well? Are you coming, or should I tell them that the indomitable king of overindulging in drink isn't interested tonight?
[Yuri's head tilts to the side a little, teasing and curious in equal measures. Then he nods back out toward the hall, and steps out, leading back toward the center of the settlement with his first few steps. Balthus will follow him. He always does.]