[Viktor is willing to overlook the slight awkwardness of the venue if it means they can meet safely. Despite his desperation to get his hands on the fragment that River has in her possession, he has to take a step back and remember there's a very real danger, when it comes to exchanging things like this, even in Nocwich. They will have to be discreet, and efficient. But Viktor is willing to take the risk, because he needs to be certain.
He does the leg work--arriving first, securing the room and messaging her where to meet him. Once that's done, he has little do to but wait, trying to release some of his pent-up nervous energy by scrawling at a notebook.
But he has nothing new to write. He won't be able to think of anything else until he confirms the thing he fears. When River lets herself into the room, he perks up with some urgency, though he doesn't stand from his chair.]
Do you have it?
[They didn't stop her with it, is what he means. He would have hated for her to have come all this way only to be found out with might be dangerous contraband. After a moment, he seems to realize that's not much of a greeting.]
[closed] river
He does the leg work--arriving first, securing the room and messaging her where to meet him. Once that's done, he has little do to but wait, trying to release some of his pent-up nervous energy by scrawling at a notebook.
But he has nothing new to write. He won't be able to think of anything else until he confirms the thing he fears. When River lets herself into the room, he perks up with some urgency, though he doesn't stand from his chair.]
Do you have it?
[They didn't stop her with it, is what he means. He would have hated for her to have come all this way only to be found out with might be dangerous contraband. After a moment, he seems to realize that's not much of a greeting.]
I'm sorry. I'm anxious to see it, that's all.