Viktor is well aware that it's not necessarily a happy answer, but he's comfortable enough around Hilda by now that he knows he doesn't have to sugarcoat or otherwise hold back. There's still a great deal he's adjusting to, but it's helpful, to know he has people to support him. People who want to see him happy and successful, and share in the good things that happen.
He breaks into a smile of his own--softer, maybe more for himself than anyone else. Viktor squeezes her hand in return.]
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Viktor is well aware that it's not necessarily a happy answer, but he's comfortable enough around Hilda by now that he knows he doesn't have to sugarcoat or otherwise hold back. There's still a great deal he's adjusting to, but it's helpful, to know he has people to support him. People who want to see him happy and successful, and share in the good things that happen.
He breaks into a smile of his own--softer, maybe more for himself than anyone else. Viktor squeezes her hand in return.]
Thank you, Hilda. I think you may be right.