[open] july catchall

[techmaturgy]

Who: Viktor and special guests and YOU
When: July through early August
Where: Cadens, the Horizon, Nocwich
What: open stuff, closed stuff, whatever I WANT
Warnings: general sadsackery, the usual references to (previously) terminal illness, otherwise will list as needed

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[techmaturgy]

I am processing. This is--this is processing.

[Work is processing. There's more frustration in his voice than he might have liked to express, but appreciatively, Sam seems to realize that he's pushed just a bit too far.

And Viktor studies him in the aftermath, his yellow gaze sharp, making no secret of the fact that he's very interested in Sam's answer. They have all made lives here, in one way or another, but that doesn't mean it's what everyone wants.]

We deserve a choice. Whether to go or stay. I intend to secure it.

wrapping soon? c:

[falcony]

[ he has pushed too far, and sam accepts the simple fact that he's going to have to leave it there. some part of him tucks it away, something to bring up much later.

viktor's interest in sam's answer catches sam's attention, too. because viktor had been part of that first group just as sam had, has lived in the cities just as long. they both share the feeling - of being around long enough to have gained and lost, to have watched themselves age in this life too.

we deserve a choice viktor says, and sam couldn't agree more. it's been the singular stance that he's had since arriving here, the one thing he's been able to find common ground on. but there is something else to viktor's answer, something that isn't stated, but sam can't help but notice.

it'd depend on the means sam had said. and viktor hadn't quite responded to that, had he? ]

I want to help. [ sam adds, because he does. he does believe they should be able to send themselves back home. should have the choice. ] If you need it.

[techmaturgy]

[Viktor seems to soften a little, at that answer, as if perhaps realizing that despite everything, they're on the same team. This is not going to be painless, and Sam might not like what he might do, in order to achieve his goals, but if he has to sacrifice greater and greater parts of himself to ensure that the summonings end and the others are allowed to choose for themselves, Viktor will not hesistate.

His plans are greater than the summoning ritual alone, too, but this is where he has to start. After a moment, he offers a nod.]

Anything you can find out from Reiner about the ritual or past summonings will be...helpful. My sphere of influence is at the Academy. You're much more suited for the political.

[Maybe Sam does not agree, but someone has to say it.]

[falcony]

[ it is almost guaranteed that sam won't like the lengths that viktor is prepared to go to in order to achieve his goal, but that's going to have to be something they come to when those lengths arrive. for now, sam takes the slight softening as a win.

they haven't solved any larger issues, and sam knows that it's not like viktor is suddenly going to be better, but it's a step. because they are on the same page, in the end. viktor isn't doing any of this alone.

sam nods, and it is true. whether or not he likes it, he is suited for it and has found himself in a place where he can better accept that. ]

I can handle that. I've been meaning to do some research of my own into a few other things anyway. You collecting all this somewhere or just keeping track of it all yourself? [ aka, does he have some kinda record book that sam can add to and/or make sure what all viktor already knows. ]

[techmaturgy]

If you find anything, let me know.

[He has his doubts regarding what Marlo will actually share, but if anyone can get answers out of her, it will be Sam. With Wanda working on the magical angle and Stephen prying Ambrose, well. Viktor thinks they might have a chance.

A better one than they did some months ago, at least. To Sam's question, he nods.]

I have physical notes, here. [Because this will become practical, one way or another.] And there's a study in my domain that you're welcome to visit, if you have, eh. Security concerns.

[falcony]

'course.

[ no, marlo isn't going to be very forthcoming at all. sam doesn't have any hopes up where that is concerned, but there are more people than just marlo who work in cadens. more people than just marlo who have to know something, and that's going to be where he focuses.

viktor mentions security concerns, and sam merely shakes his head. ] Honestly, I'm not sure what to think about Horizon security, what with how the Singularity likes to mess with it from time to time. Nah, physical works for me.

[ and then sam's pushing up from where he'd been settled, checking around on the food and the rest of the shop. ] I won't keep you any longer, I know you're working. [ processing, grieving. ]