[Well, Viktor supposes that Kyle cannot be blamed. He's desensitized, by now, but he certainly understands how this might be alarming. There's likely not much he can do to put Kyle at ease, but he can receive Rio's attentions until she settles down. With Kyle reappearing on the other side of them, Viktor takes a moment to placate her, stroking her head and scratching behind those pink fronds as one might a pet.
He doesn't seem to be offended, at least.]
A childhood companion, of sorts.
[Maybe not unlike the dog he met. In fact, if Kyle ever has the opportunity to visit Viktor's workshop in the real world, he'll find a metal sculpture of her by one of Libertas' artisans. One of the few things Viktor has commissioned for himself.]
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He doesn't seem to be offended, at least.]
A childhood companion, of sorts.
[Maybe not unlike the dog he met. In fact, if Kyle ever has the opportunity to visit Viktor's workshop in the real world, he'll find a metal sculpture of her by one of Libertas' artisans. One of the few things Viktor has commissioned for himself.]
But you're here about the automaton, yes?