[Well, Viktor supposes he deserves this. He's never known Steve to be at all vindictive, but the joke is well-placed and if he weren't sitting down, about to throw up, he might comment that he walked right into it. A selfish part of him thinks he might convince Steve to go in, help him do the talking and articulate his points--but that would be unfair. Viktor is responsible for this situation, and it will be his responsibility to make it right.
No matter how tempting it is, to ask Steve to flex his political muscles. Figuratively speaking, of course.
Even the prospect of water makes him nauseous, so he shakes his head at the offer.]
I would not be opposed to the company.
[While he waits, he means, and Steve should know that this is an admission of itself, on Viktor's part. His gloved grip on the folio tightens, slightly.]
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No matter how tempting it is, to ask Steve to flex his political muscles. Figuratively speaking, of course.
Even the prospect of water makes him nauseous, so he shakes his head at the offer.]
I would not be opposed to the company.
[While he waits, he means, and Steve should know that this is an admission of itself, on Viktor's part. His gloved grip on the folio tightens, slightly.]
If you're waiting here anyway.