If Viktor realizes this entire lab is a trip hazard, he doesn't show it--which is kind of strange, considering he's more prone to trip hazards than most people. No obstacles in the way of scientific progress, it seems. When she accepts his request to assist, he brightens a bit, his expression just the slightest bit manic at the thought of having an accomplice.

"Yes, slowly. When I tell you."

He raises a hand, as a cue, though of course he'll answer her question first.

"I'm working on a hydroponics system. Something to cycle water and nutrients to plants grown in a substrate."

It all looks...suspiciously steampunk.