Crimson Rhythm

The FBI office buzzed with unusual energy, a celebratory atmosphere thick in the air. Agent Viktor Nikiforov had just closed a major case, and the office was filled with laughter, toasts, and the clinking of glasses.

Yuuri Katsuki, sequestered in his dull, windowless office filled with tedious paperwork, felt a headache brewing from the noise. The sight of Viktor entering the room, instantly drawing a crowd, was the final straw. Seeking refuge from the overwhelming social interaction and the charismatic agent, Yuuri grabbed his wine and headphones and retreated to the quiet hallway floor.

His brief moment of peace was interrupted by the arrival of his friend, Agent Phichit Chulalont, who offered not just companionship but also unexpected financial assistance for Yuuri's mother's hospital bills.

Later, hurrying out of the building, Yuuri caught a glimpse of Viktor lighting a cigar near an emergency exit, their eyes meeting briefly before Yuuri rushed away. Two days later, back in his quiet office, the door opened to reveal the formidable Detective Mila Babicheva. Her presence, and her simple request – "I need you to come with me" – sent a wave of anxiety through Yuuri, pulling him from his mundane tasks into the unknown heart of a major case.