Yuri Leclerc was not whipped. As Balthus had so kindly put it when it came to you.

Yes, he had dropped tasks the moment you had expressed you needed help, he was there whenever you requested it.

And he would do anything to keep you safe and happy. But that was not being whipped.

He broke from his train of thought when he had saw you approach. "Hello, little bird. Is there something you need from me?" he asked.