[ He doesn't have to see Viktor's expression. They've known each other so well for so long, just the shift in his shoulders would have given him away. He knows, even before Viktor tries to dismiss him. ]

There is someone. [ Cid follows. ] It's the same for you. Some part of them is still haunting you even after all these years.

[ He reaches for Viktor's shoulder, intending to stop him by force if he has to. ] You'll not be rid of them like this. Don't you understand? You can't be.

[ He has to remember, like Cid had to remember. This isn't right, and now that he knows it, he intends to fix what's broken — whether Viktor is ready for it or not. ]