[Well, that seems to have been at least a little convincing, and Viktor's shoulders relax a bit, releasing some of their tension. The last thing he wants is for Astarion to think he has nefarious motives, or that he would jeopardize him by taking advantage of the samples that he plans to analyze.]
I promise. [They don't know each other well, but hopefully this will mean something to him.] Nothing leaves this workshop without your permission.
[It's the same terms he agreed to with Alucard, really. Viktor is already thinking about involving Nadine, but it might be wise not to push too quickly, too soon. They already have enough to think about. He gives Astarion a nod.]
It's an open-ended offer.
[Viktor doesn't outright ask if he needs it now, but he'll leave the door open, so to speak.]
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I promise. [They don't know each other well, but hopefully this will mean something to him.] Nothing leaves this workshop without your permission.
[It's the same terms he agreed to with Alucard, really. Viktor is already thinking about involving Nadine, but it might be wise not to push too quickly, too soon. They already have enough to think about. He gives Astarion a nod.]
It's an open-ended offer.
[Viktor doesn't outright ask if he needs it now, but he'll leave the door open, so to speak.]