The worst case scenario will just upset the both of us.
[As in, Viktor is only receiving this accolade as a reminder that the Cadens government is watching, and the military is ready and waiting to steal his technology as soon as there’s something they can weaponize. But he’s trying to enjoy himself, and voicing his suspicions will only sour the mood.]
I admit I’m not sure what to do with any kind of…political clout.
[If that’s what he can call it. Viktor has never wanted recognition, exactly, just the knowledge that his innovations have left a mark and improved lives. Everything else that comes with that is secondary, and it’s possible he never really expected the side effects of having his name and face tied to his work.]
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[As in, Viktor is only receiving this accolade as a reminder that the Cadens government is watching, and the military is ready and waiting to steal his technology as soon as there’s something they can weaponize. But he’s trying to enjoy himself, and voicing his suspicions will only sour the mood.]
I admit I’m not sure what to do with any kind of…political clout.
[If that’s what he can call it. Viktor has never wanted recognition, exactly, just the knowledge that his innovations have left a mark and improved lives. Everything else that comes with that is secondary, and it’s possible he never really expected the side effects of having his name and face tied to his work.]