[Mikleo, at least, recognizes that the harshness is likely directed at Yuri more than himself. Still, he's getting a better idea of what's going on by these little clues.]

It's because it involves you that he's denying it. Wouldn't you do the same if your positions had been reversed? Wouldn't you protect Yuri even if it meant making him think you're the worst person on the planet? Or let your reputation suffer if it meant keeping his intact?

[He leans forward a bit to rest his arms against the table.]

He knows that you would. You two know each other like the back of your hands, even though it probably doesn't feel like that right now.