[And with that he cranes his neck forward, hands on his knees, staring. Focuses o him deeply, watches him and tries to keep his mind active. After all, it works for better is he actively keeps thoughts in his head. Sure- he feels it, his burns seeming to- flare up again.]

Nnh--- [A slight hitch from it, clasping his hands tighter on his knees as he focuses. Heat, burning, feels his skin heat up just looking at him. Especially now, with him strung up. The way Yuri's eyes look, aggressive, frustrated, pained- angry. That heat in him quite bright now with how he feels towards the both of them-

ah.

Is that it?]

He's like- Elsa. [Lifts his head a little.] His power is tied to his emotions. I believe. Something says he does better working himself up for it, which is- why you go for people you feel so strongly for, hm? [A smile, going to reach out and finger at a lock of that gorgeous hair. His head tilts, sighing out softly, still feeling the burn of those wounds on his bare back.]

Do you hate me, Yuri? Is that why you're so bright?