[Viktor settles on the little alcove, his hand brushing Kyle's as he moves away, an indication that he wants him to follow. Sitting doesn't necessarily give him more agency, in this scenario, but it does help him feel a little less scrutinized, even if all Kyle has done is support him. He sinks onto the bench, managing to look small--closer to how he appears in the real world.
He won't stop Kyle from joining him, and he understands that this is all supposed to be comforting, both in words and actions, but he still can't help but feel like he's failed.
He reaches out, again, in spite of himself.]
This is--I am everything you were afraid of.
[Even so, hearing that Kyle still believes in him--that's what he needs, even if he can't admit it.]
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He won't stop Kyle from joining him, and he understands that this is all supposed to be comforting, both in words and actions, but he still can't help but feel like he's failed.
He reaches out, again, in spite of himself.]
This is--I am everything you were afraid of.
[Even so, hearing that Kyle still believes in him--that's what he needs, even if he can't admit it.]