It's fortunate one of them has a goal in mind. Yuri can't think from one second to the next. It's easier having the third finger added. Gives that bright spot a break, even as Yuri instantly wants it back. It's good, no one could ever really explain how good. And he'd resent that, but learning it from Beka makes up for it.

Sweat darkens his hair, beads on his forehead.