[Nadine has known Viktor for a while now. She knows the type of person he is, so she's skipped the traditional sympathy gifts. No baked goods, no pre-cooked meals, no basket of snacks on this first check-in. She doesn't lead with 'I'm sorry' or 'how are you?'. It's obvious how he is, and she imagines he doesn't want to be asked anyway.]

Yeah, actually. I brought you a book.

[She holds up a heavy hardcover tome.]

I found it when I was grabbing textbooks for when the new year starts. It's on the history of medical technology in the Free Cities. Thought it might have some stuff you'd find interesting.

[A distraction, really. And yes, something of an excuse to check on him, because she knows better than to make a fuss.]

Uh...and some drugs, if you want them.