It makes me wonder what the goal was. A show of neutrality, perhaps?

[Though he says it like he doesn't really believe it. The whole summit had seemed like the factions realizing they'd come too close to the brink, balking at the reality of all-out war, and held the gathering in an attempt to convince themselves that things aren't as dire as they really are. Better that he stayed with the Free Cities--even given the opportunity to leave and go elsewhere, he's not sure if that would have branded him somewhat undesirable.

But, politics has never really been his strong suit. He's much more willing and able to talk about blowing things up, and the lab, now that Jesper is apparently judging it. Viktor shrugs.]

I can't just leave all my secrets sitting out in the middle of the room. But no, I shared this space with my research partner. That's his desk.

[A nod, to the area in question.]