" Well, yeah. Being a so-called hero is just another fancy title most people aspire to have. Whether or no they deserve it, however... investing only for the fame, or to make things easier for themselves and harder on others. Some of them don't even have ambition or a noble cause. Naturally

⧼🔥⧽﹒ Yuri Petrov ﹒⟢@flamedsanction.bsky.social · 2h ago

+ are spineless and don’t have a 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙡 sense of justice. They’re more like celebrities than actual heroes, in my opinion…” He frowned as he leaned back against the couch, crossing his arms. “But everyone else seems to love the program and its heroes.”

" Are you a prude, Yuri? " He giggles, kissing behind his ear. " Is that Hero TV on that you spoke of previous? I'm rather curious... " He climbs off of his lap, sitting next to him proper. Some part of him looks bored now, but he tries not to let it show.

⧼🔥⧽﹒ Yuri Petrov ﹒⟢@flamedsanction.bsky.social · 3h ago

“Maybe some other time, alright? But… Don’t worry. You just wanted to help in a way you thought would work. I appreciate it.” He gave another small smile, trying to reassure. “I do want a distraction from it all, just… One that feels appropriate.”

" Not interested, huh? " Hand extends, caressing a strand of hair behind Yuri's ear. " Still thinking about your mom? Maybe if I hadn't made the suggestion... " Sighing, sitting back.

⧼🔥⧽﹒ Yuri Petrov ﹒⟢@flamedsanction.bsky.social · 3h ago

“That’s…” He isn’t sure how he feels about it. On one hand he does want a distraction, but on the other hand he’s dubious on this sort of distraction actually being appropriate. “Do what you want, I suppose.”

" I do—? " Oh, right. Yuri is quite tame. He cares not if he dresses to appeal... but why not? He turns to face him, planting palms against another's breast. " I'll make it a surprise, then. You can judge. " Briefly, he caresses down his chest, musing silently.

⧼🔥⧽﹒ Yuri Petrov ﹒⟢@flamedsanction.bsky.social · 4h ago

He moved to wrap his arms around Haru’s hips, somewhat amused at the decision to sit in his lap rather than beside him. He’s a bit confused by the question, though. “… I suppose they’re alright. Though, you look fine the way you look now.”

Haru follows him along, nonchalantly plopping into his lap. Resting back, quite comfortable. " I can dig out my wardrobe if it interests you. Do you like fishnets, Yuri? " Ah... he looks distracted, of course. He tilts his face back his way, locking eyes.

⧼🔥⧽﹒ Yuri Petrov ﹒⟢@flamedsanction.bsky.social · 4h ago

+ to be in right now, knowing that’s where his mom had died.

" It means a lot to me if you're happy. " He tilts a little back, pinching Yuri's chin. " Please be happy, Yuri... why don't we sit together for a while? "

⧼🔥⧽﹒ Yuri Petrov ﹒⟢@flamedsanction.bsky.social · yesterday

He placed a hand against Haru’s back, gently patting. “I’m not sure what I want… So, I’ll think about it, alright? But… Thank you. It means a lot, that you care.”

Not much. So he leans forward, abruptly embracing Yuri. Burying his face in his chest... " We can go on another date. Or... we can do something together at home? Cuddle, or... watch something. What ever you want. "

⧼🔥⧽﹒ Yuri Petrov ﹒⟢@flamedsanction.bsky.social · yesterday

“Mm…” He hummed softly as he thought on it. “Jigsaw puzzles… Caretaking…” He doesn’t have many hobbies, he realized. “… I think, so long as you stay by my side, that’s enough for me.”

" What else do you like to do besides vigilante work and your normal work, Yuri? Or, rather... what can I do for you? "

⧼🔥⧽﹒ Yuri Petrov ﹒⟢@flamedsanction.bsky.social · yesterday

That definitely stung, but Haru was probably right. “…I’ll see what I can do,” he mumbled. “Is that so? I appreciate it.” Truthfully, just by being beside him would be enough. He feels like that may be too sappy to say, though.

" Just a day? What would your mom think about that? " He finishes putting away the clean dishware, turning to him fully. " If you really want to stay with me... I can try to make you feel happier. "

⧼🔥⧽﹒ Yuri Petrov ﹒⟢@flamedsanction.bsky.social · yesterday

“I’ve taken a funeral leave for today to sort everything out… I should be back by tomorrow.” That seems awfully soon, but then again, Yuri never really called in to work. It’s how he chose to distract himself.

Tail flicks upon hearing Yuri approach, turning his head to him and offering a smile. " Silly, this is almost done. I don't need additional hands. Oh, are you going to work today? You should probably take the day off... obvious reasons and all that. Maybe they're already aware what happened and

⧼🔥⧽﹒ Yuri Petrov ﹒⟢@flamedsanction.bsky.social · yesterday

+ me help you…”

Haru awakens quite early, early before Yuri could get up for work.. IF he goes to work in light of what happened. His companion would wake up to scent of breakfast, a spread conveniently plated on the nightstand. The Au Ra is occupied downstairs doing the dishes. Someone has to do housekeeping now.

⧼🔥⧽﹒ Yuri Petrov ﹒⟢@flamedsanction.bsky.social · yesterday

Yuri held Haru close to him throughout the rest of the night, not once closing his eyes to even attempt to sleep. At least Haru wouldn’t go anywhere any time soon… Right? He hoped not.

Haru's already asleep by the time Yuri comes to join him. Rather, he curls up to him, breathing... sleeping soundly. Seemingly so peaceful despite recent events... a blessing, or a curse.

⧼🔥⧽﹒ Yuri Petrov ﹒⟢@flamedsanction.bsky.social · yesterday

+ the bed with a small sigh.

" ... I'm sorry. People... people can't let happiness grow. You try so hard to have one good thing happen, and then some dirtbag comes along and ruins all of it. Not to undermine your mom. I hope you understand. " He shakes his head, seemingly sunken as he heads upstairs to rest.

⧼🔥⧽﹒ Yuri Petrov ﹒⟢@flamedsanction.bsky.social · 2d ago

Yuri flinched a bit, but gave a small smile regardless. He looks tired. “Alright. I’ll be up soon.” He rubbed at his face with his hands, sighing again. “Haru? … Thank you for tonight. I had fun. You know, despite… This whole thing…”

He flicks his tongue, reptilian appendage drawing traces of blood from another’s face. Humming nonchalantly, nuzzling his cheek and standing up straight. “ I do think it’s bedtime for me, now. Don’t sulk down here too long, okay? “

⧼🔥⧽﹒ Yuri Petrov ﹒⟢@flamedsanction.bsky.social · 2d ago

“Together…” he repeated softly. It hurts. He should feel better hearing that, but it hurts for some reason. Slowly, he reached up to pat Haru’s head. “Cleaning? Why?” Then, it dawned on him. “Oh… Thank you…”

" ... Easy, now. Don't wipe blood on your pretty face, okay? " He grabs a cloth, patting down his cheeks and eyes. Nestling his head against his shoulder, sighing softly. " We're going to be together now... I haven't slept yet. I've been cleaning~. "

⧼🔥⧽﹒ Yuri Petrov ﹒⟢@flamedsanction.bsky.social · 2d ago

As soon as Haru’s footsteps sound down the stairs, Yuri hurriedly wiped his tears with his hands to no avail. With a shaky sigh, he leaned against Haru once he felt arms around him, his teeth gritted. “…Sorry,” he managed out between hiccups, “did I wake you coming home?”

Haru nonchalantly cleans the kitchen whilst Yuri is out on... business... and wherever remnant blood may be found. It won't do to have the house in disarray when he comes back. And when he does come back... He goes down to the basement, wrapping arms around him. " Yuri~... "

⧼🔥⧽﹒ Yuri Petrov ﹒⟢@flamedsanction.bsky.social · 2d ago

+ He comes home late in the night when it’s all over. He steps into the basement again and takes off his mask and immediately begins to cry again, collapsing in a chair.

Haru stares just as blank as Yuri joins him, red with tears. His mom didn't make it, huh... and now, no doubt, his ' date ' is going to go on a bloody rampage. He shrugs his shoulders, closing his eyes. " Sorry... about your loss. I didn't get to talk with her much. At least I won't tattle on you

⧼🔥⧽﹒ Yuri Petrov ﹒⟢@flamedsanction.bsky.social · 2d ago

+ though he hadn’t been going out as Lunatic anymore in an effort to be ‘good’, this was something he couldn’t look past. Perhaps ‘rehabilitation of one’s self’ didn’t truly work, he thought…

He sighs. He waits inside that car. And he waits. And he waits. Nothing good can come from this, but it's beginning to sound dire from how long Yuri seems to be taking... he sits back, contemplating whether he should take a nap. Surely he wouldn't mind if he tilts the seat back for a rest...

⧼🔥⧽﹒ Yuri Petrov ﹒⟢@flamedsanction.bsky.social · 2d ago

+couldn’t hold back his tears anymore seeing her like this. For the first time in ages, he sobbed. It took him a good while to recollect himself and to make it back out of the room.

Haru stares blankly ahead. Ah, so his mom must've hurt herself while they were out... typical old lady shite—. But the caretaker too? He blinks slowly. Crime scene? " ... Oh... " O... kay. He slowly nods. " I'll just... wait outside. " It's so strange. He's been out of touch with humanity for

⧼🔥⧽﹒ Yuri Petrov ﹒⟢@flamedsanction.bsky.social · 2d ago

+The home’s an active crime scene right now.” He definitely doesn’t look fine despite trying to keep his usual cool composure.

‟ When the flowers ‧ ‧ ‧ ʙʟᴏᴏᴍ ᴡʜᴇʀᴇ ᴛʜᴇʏ ꜱʜᴏᴜʟᴅɴ'ᴛ ' ⨟ ignore the warning 𝗢𝗥 ❜ follow where they lead. Curiosity will win every time “.

ℋ𝑰𝑵𝑨𝑲𝑶 𝒮𝑯𝑰𝑴𝑰𝒁𝑼.@petalgraveee.bsky.social · 5d ago

₊⊹ ៸៸ 𝐏𝐄𝐓𝐀𝐋 𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐊𝐄𝐑 🌺̶ ͓ ᵕ .

" A body is just a body, Yuri. Nothing weird is about that, unless you're a pervert. "

⧼🔥⧽﹒ Yuri Petrov ﹒⟢@flamedsanction.bsky.social · 4d ago

“Wh—!!” Well. That immediately got him to sit up a bit. “𝙉𝙤—!! That isn’t what I meant! I just— wouldn’t seeing each other naked be weird? It feels like it would complicate things.”

" ... Complicate how? Are you going to be jerking off in there? " ... Wait. Sound like /him/? He shakes his head... better to just... ignore that.

⧼🔥⧽﹒ Yuri Petrov ﹒⟢@flamedsanction.bsky.social · 4d ago

“Ha… You’re starting to sound like me now.” He let out a small huff of amusement. “But, probably for the best to not join me. Not this time, at least. I don’t… Want to complicate things.”

" ... Should I say no, then? I don't want to do something you'll regret. I care, Yuri. " At least... for Yuri, he does care. He's learning. Trying.

⧼🔥⧽﹒ Yuri Petrov ﹒⟢@flamedsanction.bsky.social · 4d ago

“That’s the fun thing about that— 𝙨𝙤𝙗𝙚𝙧 me would say no.” Like Yuri isn’t going to chicken out and get embarrassed half way into undressing anyways… “I don’t make good decisions like this.” At least he’s self aware.

" ... Really? Ah... I thought you were going to say no. "

⧼🔥⧽﹒ Yuri Petrov ﹒⟢@flamedsanction.bsky.social · 4d ago

“That is— um…” He isn’t sure how he feels about the fact that would mean Haru would probably be seeing him naked. Against better judgement, he just shrugged. “I suppose that’s fine, yes.”

" ... Can I join you? I don't want to lay here alone forever. Once you sober up, that is. "

⧼🔥⧽﹒ Yuri Petrov ﹒⟢@flamedsanction.bsky.social · 4d ago

“Ah. Right. That’s fine…” It stung a bit emotionally, but he’ll live, he supposed. He rolled onto his back with a sigh of his own. “As soon as I sober up more I’m showering…” he muttered and draped an arm over his eyes.

He sighs. " Listen, I—... don't really like the smell of alcohol. I especially don't like being drunk. I think it's best if we keep our distance tonight. "

⧼🔥⧽﹒ Yuri Petrov ﹒⟢@flamedsanction.bsky.social · 4d ago

“I didn’t mean to. I misunderstood the message tone, is all…” he mumbled out, apologetic. He moved to wrap his own arms around Haru, but once he moved away a little bit, he let go. He looked a bit sheepish. He feels like he needs to apologize again… 💧

" ... I really did miss you. It's just... don't... make me feel like trash. I hate it. I felt like I did something wrong for just... trying to help you. " He turns over and wraps his arms around him, although visibly wincing from smelling alcohol. Slinking a few inches backwards, drawing distance.

⧼🔥⧽﹒ Yuri Petrov ﹒⟢@flamedsanction.bsky.social · 4d ago

Yuri let out a noise of pain, his hand instinctively moving to where he was smacked. He can’t say he didn’t deserve it. “… I won’t, next time. I just missed you is all. I’m sorry.” He sunk down again, feeling both defeated and guilty.

" ... Sorry? What are you, a little boy? Ugh, all that alcohol is making you SO immature. " He hisses, smacking Yuri's face with his tail. " I don't care if you want to go to social gatherings. Those are too stiffy for me. But maybe don't talk to me under those conditions... "

⧼🔥⧽﹒ Yuri Petrov ﹒⟢@flamedsanction.bsky.social · 4d ago

+don’t be…”

" ... Had fun? " An angry grumble, Haru is still laid on his side in the sheets. At least he's still awake... but he doesn't turn to look at him, staring at the wall before him. He hardly has love for alcohol, hence he doesn't drink. But a party... even worse.

⧼🔥⧽﹒ Yuri Petrov ﹒⟢@flamedsanction.bsky.social · 4d ago

+ so minutes, but he does manage to make it home eventually. He’s stumbling a little up the stairs, but slowly opened the bedroom door—. “… Haru?” he tried, a bit hesitant.