[ Flynn finds himself sighing again. He doesn't bother to reach out to keep Yuri in place. He knows how to keep Yuri there. ]

Yuri.

[ It's a simple but firm tone and he knows it should be enough to pique Yuri's curiosity. ]

I thought it could be. With the former Commandant. But it was clear that... it wouldn't- couldn't be possible.

And it isn't only because Alexei wasn't interested in a proper relationship with me. It was-

[ He looks at Yuri. Between the two of them, Yuri had always been better at talking. ]

-different.