Like the central star of a planetary system. Or a black hole.
[That is possibly a joke. Something about an event horizon from which not even light can escape--but it feels slightly mean, so he doesn't say it. That's not Jayce, anyway. He's never made Viktor feel lesser, though of course his natural brilliance outshines almost everyone and everything else.
Part of the appeal, he supposes. Viktor has long since learned to enjoy the proximity to such sunlight. It's clear that Viktor has no idea how to react so this kind of physical contact, but it seems not worth getting worked up about it, not when he can pivot to something more important. He scrubs a hand over his face regardless, then composes himself and turns to the device.]
Yes. Speaking of the cosmos--
[Viktor stoops a little, his fingers feeling around the base of the sphere for what is clearly an on switch. The little motor inside whirrs to life, and the rings begin to revolve around the center point. Blue light emanates from within, casting little starlight spots over the banquet area.]
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[That is possibly a joke. Something about an event horizon from which not even light can escape--but it feels slightly mean, so he doesn't say it. That's not Jayce, anyway. He's never made Viktor feel lesser, though of course his natural brilliance outshines almost everyone and everything else.
Part of the appeal, he supposes. Viktor has long since learned to enjoy the proximity to such sunlight. It's clear that Viktor has no idea how to react so this kind of physical contact, but it seems not worth getting worked up about it, not when he can pivot to something more important. He scrubs a hand over his face regardless, then composes himself and turns to the device.]
Yes. Speaking of the cosmos--
[Viktor stoops a little, his fingers feeling around the base of the sphere for what is clearly an on switch. The little motor inside whirrs to life, and the rings begin to revolve around the center point. Blue light emanates from within, casting little starlight spots over the banquet area.]