[ Steve was really just passing by. No business at Portam Hall today, although maybe he should have some, given the recent attack on Thorne and the discussions he's picked up on in pretty much every public place about the assassinations in Aquila. That's not even approaching everything to do with Heartwood.
More and more kindling added to the fire. He doesn't like it.
But as he walks by in the midday heat, he's surprised to find Viktor of all people sitting on one of the benches, presumably waiting for his turn to be seen. He has a death grip on a set of notes and he looks like he might throw up or pass out or both.
Remembering how ready Viktor was to leave him and Cal when they came here about the mining camp, Steve has to take a moment and really let it sink in. As he registers Viktor's words, he steps forward and hands him his canteen. ]
Hydrating will help. Should I come back with snacks?
[ Except he won't ditch him. He's nice that way. ]
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More and more kindling added to the fire. He doesn't like it.
But as he walks by in the midday heat, he's surprised to find Viktor of all people sitting on one of the benches, presumably waiting for his turn to be seen. He has a death grip on a set of notes and he looks like he might throw up or pass out or both.
Remembering how ready Viktor was to leave him and Cal when they came here about the mining camp, Steve has to take a moment and really let it sink in. As he registers Viktor's words, he steps forward and hands him his canteen. ]
Hydrating will help. Should I come back with snacks?
[ Except he won't ditch him. He's nice that way. ]