[The easy thing to do, of course, would be to return to work in silence. Sam is patient, and if he's here for Viktor to tune up the wings, he can certainly find something to occupy himself. But there's a conversation to be had here, even if it involves an admission on his part. Viktor knows he has to go to Portam Hall about the theft of his work, and he can begrudgingly admit that no matter how influential he is in the academic realm, he's out of his depth when it comes to politics.
Sam, however...]
No, I--
[With the welding mask lifted up his forehead, Viktor's slightly strained expression is evident. It seems that even this much of an admission is difficult for him, but he has to try.]
no subject
Sam, however...]
No, I--
[With the welding mask lifted up his forehead, Viktor's slightly strained expression is evident. It seems that even this much of an admission is difficult for him, but he has to try.]
There's something I should talk to you about.