[He would keep that promise, to all of them. But it sounds more like a temptation than anything else, especially because after listening to that conversation, Viktor isn't sure Kyle wants to be reunited. He thinks he might like to hear more about this person either way, though he isn't quite sure how to ask.
The metal contraption he wears creaks again as he stoops to collect his first sample. A welcome distraction--without it, he would be peering over his shoulder, trying to further gauge Kyle's reaction.]
But if you still think I need to be stopped, then. You are welcome to try.
[A warning, perhaps, not that Viktor has it in him to retaliate against a hypothetical assassination attempt. What he doesn't say is that if the cost is too great--if he crosses some kind of line--then Kyle won't have to put an end to it. He'll do it himself.]
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[He would keep that promise, to all of them. But it sounds more like a temptation than anything else, especially because after listening to that conversation, Viktor isn't sure Kyle wants to be reunited. He thinks he might like to hear more about this person either way, though he isn't quite sure how to ask.
The metal contraption he wears creaks again as he stoops to collect his first sample. A welcome distraction--without it, he would be peering over his shoulder, trying to further gauge Kyle's reaction.]
But if you still think I need to be stopped, then. You are welcome to try.
[A warning, perhaps, not that Viktor has it in him to retaliate against a hypothetical assassination attempt. What he doesn't say is that if the cost is too great--if he crosses some kind of line--then Kyle won't have to put an end to it. He'll do it himself.]