[Ah. Well, they seem to have struck some kind of nerve with each other. Viktor frowns, waiting to see if she's going to elaborate on what's apparently personal experience, but when that's all she has to offer him (like he doesn't already know this) he scoffs.]

Well, if you're looking to put that expertise to use, I am always open to collaboration.

[That's said testily, like he wants her to know he's moving forward anyway, and if she thinks it's a bad idea she's welcome to offer her practical knowledge, instead of keeping it to herself and vaguely chastising him for tampering with the forces in question. He decides that this is hitting a little too close to home, so after a moment he hauls himself to his feet in preparation to leave.]

I think I might try to get some rest after all. Try not to wake up anyone else.