[Of course, now that Kyle says it, it sounds like the most obvious thing in the world. Viktor will just tell himself that he didn't build one in because the couriers won't need his custom adjustments. Right now, however, he's cursing himself, squirming out from under the bike and propping himself up on his elbows, his right leg still attached to the pedal.
Viktor isn't injured, at least not visibly--he might have some bruises later, but it seems he's made of stronger stuff than his bearing might indicate. His pride, on the other hand...]
There's a groove, underneath the boot. That's what fits into the pedal and locks in. You've got more leverage from this position, just--if you can twist my ankle. Slightly. At the hinge of the brace.
[Viktor does not seem pleased by this turn of events, but he recognizes the most expedient way out of this is for Kyle to help him.]
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[Of course, now that Kyle says it, it sounds like the most obvious thing in the world. Viktor will just tell himself that he didn't build one in because the couriers won't need his custom adjustments. Right now, however, he's cursing himself, squirming out from under the bike and propping himself up on his elbows, his right leg still attached to the pedal.
Viktor isn't injured, at least not visibly--he might have some bruises later, but it seems he's made of stronger stuff than his bearing might indicate. His pride, on the other hand...]
There's a groove, underneath the boot. That's what fits into the pedal and locks in. You've got more leverage from this position, just--if you can twist my ankle. Slightly. At the hinge of the brace.
[Viktor does not seem pleased by this turn of events, but he recognizes the most expedient way out of this is for Kyle to help him.]
It should release.