[And they aim to keep it that way, though he's sure he doesn't need to say it. Jayce has barely left her side since she returned, as if the very act of leaving the room will cause her to disappear again. Viktor is simply here to relieve him, for a time, but he's invested in her well-being, too. He'd heard that she avoided the ritual, and though most of the others weren't so lucky, they have this to be thankful for.]
It's no obligation.
[She'd done the same for him. He'll stay with her as long as she likes, though Jayce will surely be back soon and he won't blame her if she needs some alone time. That's partly why he's come with the package--if she wants him to go after he delivers it, he will, though if she'd like to enjoy his company, he's willing to oblige.]
Nadine managed my pain relief, post-procedure. This is a tincture that I found particularly helpful.
[It's in a small glass bottle, which he pulls out of the bag.]
no subject
It's no obligation.
[She'd done the same for him. He'll stay with her as long as she likes, though Jayce will surely be back soon and he won't blame her if she needs some alone time. That's partly why he's come with the package--if she wants him to go after he delivers it, he will, though if she'd like to enjoy his company, he's willing to oblige.]
Nadine managed my pain relief, post-procedure. This is a tincture that I found particularly helpful.
[It's in a small glass bottle, which he pulls out of the bag.]