@beastburdened || hapi hesitated for a good few seconds before tentatively knocking on the door to yuri’s room. they weren’t certain he’d be up this late at night, but it was worth a try, “...yuri-bird? are you awake? because coco’s busy with her magic theory somewhere else i could really do with a someone to talk to right now.”
An unexpected call late in the night pulls his attention to the door. Even if he didn’t recognize their voice, he’d know without a doubt who’s knocking by the name they call out alone.
He’s always been particularly fond of Hapi’s addition to his name. It’s sweeter-sounding than he’s earned, he thinks.
With no concern for what had been keeping him awake before, Yuri is up.
❝ I’m awake... and my door’s always open for you, Hapi, ❞ he smiles, a little worn and tired, but entirely welcoming as he pulls the door in, widening the threshold. ❝ Come in, if you like. Or we can walk. Whichever you prefer. ❞ Easy as his tone is, there’s still a twinge of worry in him as he takes in their features, searching their expression for anything that might be telling. ❝ What’s troubling you? ❞ Perhaps it’s the sleepiness, which makes the question sound as gentle as it does.
