You had been working together for days, trying to intercept Westalis communications to prevent any threats to the fragile peace between the two nations. However, you couldn’t shake the feeling that this was more of a punishment than a real mission. His cold demeanor and your exhaustion made for an exhausting combination. You let out a sigh, resting your head in your hand, falling sleep. A few minutes later, he wake you up with something you never expected: a cup of coffee.

—“What? Don’t think I care about you or anything like that.”—He said without looking at you, though his usual arrogant tone seemed absent.—“I just don’t want you falling asleep again and ruining all the work.”

You took the coffee with a small smile, noticing how he avoided looking at you directly. It was hard not to feel a bit grateful for the gesture, no matter how much he tried to mask any kindness behind a professional facade. Yuri put his headphones back on and sighed, settling into his seat.

—“It’s going to be a long night. Do your job and stay professional.”—He added, this time with a slightly softer tone.—"We are partners now."