[It wasn’t the height of luxury, of course, but it was still his best shower in recent memory. He also seems to have patched himself up, though the purple of a creeping bruise is visible underneath his sleeve. Getting her to sit down and eat feels like a win, and he only realizes just how hungry he is when he takes his first bite.
He has to chew and swallow before he answers, but he buys himself a little more time with a nod.]
Cuts and bruises. I’ve, ehn. Had worse. [He’s downplaying it for her sake, but this is not at all the worst amount of pain he’s ever been in, so he’ll weather it. Viktor’s quiet for a moment, as if debating whether or not he’s going to breach the topic. Ultimately, he supposes that he can thank her for what she did without interrogating her about her abilities, or asking for an explanation. His gaze drops to the bowl in front of him, a little ashamed in spite of himself.] You saved my life. Thank you.
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[It wasn’t the height of luxury, of course, but it was still his best shower in recent memory. He also seems to have patched himself up, though the purple of a creeping bruise is visible underneath his sleeve. Getting her to sit down and eat feels like a win, and he only realizes just how hungry he is when he takes his first bite.
He has to chew and swallow before he answers, but he buys himself a little more time with a nod.]
Cuts and bruises. I’ve, ehn. Had worse. [He’s downplaying it for her sake, but this is not at all the worst amount of pain he’s ever been in, so he’ll weather it. Viktor’s quiet for a moment, as if debating whether or not he’s going to breach the topic. Ultimately, he supposes that he can thank her for what she did without interrogating her about her abilities, or asking for an explanation. His gaze drops to the bowl in front of him, a little ashamed in spite of himself.] You saved my life. Thank you.