[ The Doctor does love a bit of ego stroking, he can't deny that. For Viktor to say anything at all of his caliber is appreciated, though not technically necessary. Does he enjoy being the clever one, knowing things? Certainly. But that's not why he does what he does, and he respects Viktor for what he perceives to be Viktor's genuine want to aid in progress and help others.
Their motivations are quite similar in that regard, even if the Doctor has a multitude of projects beyond just scientific ones here in the Free Cities. ]
It's the beginning of a beautiful partnership then, Viktor just Viktor. [ He decides this is a perfect moment to randomly segue and hold out his hand, offering it to shake Viktor's. ] I was going to say Viktor the Wise, to give it a bit of panache, but I understand you don't need all the fluff. You're just Viktor and I'm just Doctor, and there's both of us sorted.
maybe wrap soon or on your next one? for new things~
Their motivations are quite similar in that regard, even if the Doctor has a multitude of projects beyond just scientific ones here in the Free Cities. ]
It's the beginning of a beautiful partnership then, Viktor just Viktor. [ He decides this is a perfect moment to randomly segue and hold out his hand, offering it to shake Viktor's. ] I was going to say Viktor the Wise, to give it a bit of panache, but I understand you don't need all the fluff. You're just Viktor and I'm just Doctor, and there's both of us sorted.