PSL FOR KAMUIS: A Surprise Party

[unwaveringjustice]

[ Getting Yuri to allow himself to be acknowledged or celebrated in any way possible had always been a trial. No matter how much Flynn had insisted, and argued and yelled, Yuri had an infuriatingly good way of distracting Flynn from the main point and getting away without his much deserved accolades.

But even Yuri couldn't argue against a birthday party, designed specifically to bring everyone back together. That was what they all had decided.

When they were young, scrimmaging around the slums of the lower quarter, birthdays had always been small affairs. Little treats from their landlady, letting the birthday boy choose the game of the day without argument, sneaking their way into the citizen's quarter to admire some toys and shiny baubles that had been out of the reach of children like them.

But these days, things could be much bigger.

Yuri's landlady had graciously let Flynn and the others take command of the Comet and with Ted's help and Hanks, it wasn't difficult to get a number of the lower quarter citizens involved. Lady Estellise was easy to find, and was more than delighted to drag in the scattered members of Brave Vesperia as well as summon Rita from the depths of her research for one day to simply enjoy themselves in this new future, because Yuri had helped them all make them believe it could happen.

Yuri wouldn't be too pleased, he knew. But, Yuri could put up with the love everyone wanted to shower him for one night, Flynn thinks.

...still, Flynn isn't sure how he managed to get the role of distracting Yuri. He didn't doubt Patty's or Judy's abilities to cook a truly delicious dinner, but he had wanted to help out with the cake]

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[thesecondstar]

[Yuri this time decides to step to the plate to call the countdown.]

1, 2, 3, lets go!

[He wastes no time blowing through those numbers, diving into the ocean and swimming at a good clip towards back home. Maybe now he’ll win the race?]

[unwaveringjustice]

[Flynn makes an indignant noise--honestly, Yuri. But indignation only fuels his competitive streak and he refuses to lose when Yuri is being a dirty cheater]

[thesecondstar]

[Please, Yuri is just following the rules. Just in his own way as usual. He swims with as much strength as he’s got in order to beat Flynn. He reaches the shoreline just mere seconds ahead. He hops out of the water and smiles back at his friend, hair soaking wet.]

Wow! I can’t believe I actually beat you for once. Were you going easy on me?

[unwaveringjustice]

[Flynn shoots Yuri an annoyed look as he climbs out of the water, pushing his hair back. Yuri might have cheated but it's still annoying having lost to a cheater]

You're awful.

[thesecondstar]

[Yuri winks at him. It wasn’t cheating in his eyes.. it was only fair after Flynn called the shots last time.]

Eh, whatever. You want to head back to Zaphias?

[unwaveringjustice]

[Flynn scoffs quietly, but relaxes into a smile. He can forgive a little cheating on a day like today]

Sure. They're probably wondering where we went by now.

[thesecondstar]

[He starts off his walk to Zaphias, side by side with Flynn. It’s nice, almost a little too nice..]

Hey Flynn, is there something waiting for me back at the capital?

[unwaveringjustice]

[Flynn startles, and then blushes, looking away. He's never been good at lying, especially not to Yuri]

What makes you think you have something waiting for you?

[thesecondstar]

Just a hunch~ did you get my landlord to bake me a cake or something?

[That would be nice, sweets were a rare treat for him. Though he’s a little off the mark, he can tell that Flynn’s definitely up to something.]

[unwaveringjustice]

[Flynn really can't lie and he blushes even further - he had wanted to make it himself but...for some reason, everyone was insistent on having Yuri's landlord do it instead]

I'm not sure why I'd bother, with the way you keep teasing me.

[thesecondstar]

I’m only doing it because you’re so easy to tease~

[He jabs at Flynn’s shoulders playfully, meaning well. He had no idea what he was getting himself into anyway. And looks like they’re almost at Zaphias anyway.]

[unwaveringjustice]

I wonder what that makes you, then.

[Flynn shoves Yuri back, struggling not to smile. As far as teasing went, well, it was only embarrassing because Flynn really was a poor liar. But at least he could conceal one part of the surprise]

[thesecondstar]

[Yuri stands at the entrance of Zaphias. Seems like the common quarter is business as usual, perhaps a little quieter. He turns to Flynn, curious.]

You wanna head back to my place?

[unwaveringjustice]

[Flynn opens his mouth to agree, then pauses, frowning as he picks at his clothes]

I'm still covered in salt--

[thesecondstar]

Heh, would you like for me to escort you to your room then?

[Yuri didn’t mind, no matter what he got to spend some precious spare time with his best friend.]

[unwaveringjustice]

[Flynn wrinkles his nose and makes a rude noise--but it would be unfathomably rude to walk all over Yuri's home covered in salt and dirt and he did need to buy some more time]

Well, if the kind gentleman wishes to escort me...

[thesecondstar]

Alright let’s go!

[He pats Flynn on the back and they make their way to the castle.]

Sure you’re not worried about tracking sand and salt inside the castle?

[unwaveringjustice]

[The castle has had worst things tracked into it, with the number of soldiers going in and out but Flynn flushes automatically with guilt]

...I'll have to clean up before we leave.

[thesecondstar]

[Yuri shrugs, of course Flynn wanted to be spotless at all times.]

You going in for a shower? Fine fine, I’ll wait in the courtyard.

[unwaveringjustice]

I wont be too long.

[Unlike Yuri, Flynn didn't have half as much hair to deal with. Still, he's apologetic as he walks hurriedly up to his room, smiling and greeting soldiers as he passes by. He doesn't think it's obvious he went for a long swim but the change to his image is something he's a little conscious about]

[thesecondstar]

[Yuri waits by patiently close by. Personally he can change later, it’s not that big of a deal. Whenever Flynn decides to return, he’s practicing swordplay outside.] You all gussied up now Flynn?

[unwaveringjustice]

[Flynn watches Yuri for a moment, fingers itching to drag Yuri into another practice match. But then they would actually be late for the party]

Sorry for making you wait. Shall we go then?

[thesecondstar]

[Yuri nods, eager to get going and out of the stuffy castle. He still has suspicions but nowhere to the extent of what Flynn has planned.]

Yeah, lets swing by the Lower Quarter now. The folks will be happy to see you again

[unwaveringjustice]

[It is extremely difficult to not squirm guiltily but Flynn only looks away a little sheepishly. He's really not the best at lying, but Yuri seems content to let things be]

And I'm always happy to see them. Let's go.

[thesecondstar]

[Yuri is onto him, but doesn’t pursue further. He’ll let Flynn have his little surprise for him. And soon enough they arrive at their destination, his small apartment.]

Hmm? Is there someone in there?