Well, that's longer than I'd have expected anything for free... Still, sounds like they've got more ways than one to apply pressure.

[ Yuri had managed to get by with little or nothing before, even in unfamiliar places, though he could admit to himself he'd rather not resort to any of the necessary methods.

He couldn't say he trusted either faction one ounce, and they evidently were ready for that sort of response. It made enough sense. Still... ]

Wouldn't I be imposing then? Must've taken work to get yourself a place.