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Grigori's eyebrows furrowed in confusion. "Inside?" he questioned and turned around, one arm folded and the other poking at his bottom lip inquisitively. "But that's impossible... Nikolai's been missing for an entire day!" He turned his head to look at Leon over his shoulder then fully faced him. "Normally if he's gone, it's fine. I usually know where he'd go. It's just that, his energy reading just completely vanished this morning. It was sudden, like he just disappeared." He gazed upward curiously. "Is he really here?"

Grigori gently pushed past Leon to get into the house, the only sign he showed of remembering the man he was speaking to being the grimace when he heard about the shower. He climbed up the steps and, after a swift knock, opened the door to see Nikolai just putting on his blazer.
The Sin stared at the angel for a moment and vice versa. Grigori stared at him in wonderment whereas Nikolai gave him a confused look. Finally, "Erm, wh-what a pleasant surprise! What are you doing here, dearie? Did you come to visit me? Dear me, how flattering~" he gushed and put a hand to his blushing cheek.
Grigori's expression grew somber before being masked with a nervous smile. "Uh, yeah. Sorry, just wanted to wish you a Merry Christmas and all." he laughed while rubbing the back of his neck. Looking around then back at the Sin, he held up a hand in a still wave and uttered a, "Well, I'll see you then." and walked back down the stairs. Once he was close enough to Leon, he put an arm playfully around his shoulders and smiled dazzlingly at him. "Hey, you mind if I ask you about a gift I got Nick? I want to make sure he likes it." He looked upstairs. "Ah, why don't I ask outside so he doesn't overhear?" he suggested while ushering the man outside.

"Huh? No, angels are affected by weather." Grigori said as he turned to face Leon, smiling kindly at him. "This is nothing compared to Russian winters. It feels good to me, actually." he laughed. For a second there was a sparkle over his beautiful, white teeth.
At the second question, Grigori became stoic. "... That's not Nikolai." he said quietly enough for the two of them to be the only ones to hear. "Even if he loves you, Nikolai would show some kind of emotion at seeing me. The one upstairs looked like he had no idea who I am." He turned and glared at the snow, rubbing his chin in thought. "I can't put a finger on it, but something's off. That Nikolai doesn't speak like him either. Haven't you noticed? He doesn't flirt as much or sound as nearly as sleepy as he always is. And his energy... It's off." He lowered his hands and looked at Leon. "If I stay any longer he'll get suspicious. I need you to trust me, Leon. You of all people should be able to recognize Nikki and a fake. You keep an eye on him and I'll look for the real one." Without waiting for an answer, he turned around and flapped his wings twice then shot into the sky at blinding speed.

As Leon and Grigori spoke outside, Nikolai remained on the bed, rubbing his ankle.
They know, the voice hissed.
I know, he replied.
What do you want to do then?
There's nothing we can do other than keep this charade up. They'll never be able to find him. Not when we have all those crosses sealing his strength.
Nikolai turned his head and lowered his leg when Leon walked in. He listened to him and smiled lightly at the news. "Well I've no quarrel with staying with you for a while." he purred and moved so that the man could give him a massage.

Nikolai closed his eyes as he was massaged. Those large hands against his small back were doing wonders. He felt part of his back pop and knots loosen. This was glorious. At the question, Nikolai tilted his head back in consideration and said, "Oh, I'm still tired with my fight with Envy darling. She wears on the nerves, you know." he sighed, ignoring the pain that shot through his ankle in payback.

A silent moment passed, filling the air with tension. Finding it unbearable, Nikolai asked, "What did you and that angel talk about?" he asked over his shoulder.

"Ah yes, I remember him." Nikolai mused. "So he's with Grigori now. How interesting! I'll need to get those juicy details oh-so soon~" He paused. "You two were worried about my feelings? There's no need to do that, dearie, I'm already happy with you." he smiled over his shoulder at Leon.

"Comfort me?" Nikolai chuckled as he closed his eyes to focus on the kisses. "Are you saying you want me upset?"