[Viktor flies almost entirely under the radar, and he prefers it that way. The sheer idea of having your entire life on display for the whole world is slightly horrifying, to someone like him. Steve seems to be taking it in stride, but probably he's had a long time to adjust. Viktor thinks he would have rejected it outright.
He would have been content to leave it there, but Steve seems to think there's more to be said on the subject. Viktor wasn't entirely planning to betray the conversation he had with Tony, but now it feels relevant. Steve's eyes on him say it all.]
He mentioned that, as well. [This is the uncharitable part, but Viktor wants to make it known that he finds the implicit comparisons to be unwelcome.] He seemed to think I had an interest in reproducing the compound. [An awkward beat.] I don't. If you were worried.
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He would have been content to leave it there, but Steve seems to think there's more to be said on the subject. Viktor wasn't entirely planning to betray the conversation he had with Tony, but now it feels relevant. Steve's eyes on him say it all.]
He mentioned that, as well. [This is the uncharitable part, but Viktor wants to make it known that he finds the implicit comparisons to be unwelcome.] He seemed to think I had an interest in reproducing the compound. [An awkward beat.] I don't. If you were worried.