[It’s possible Viktor did not, in fact, think anyone was going to follow him, or even notice his disappearance. It’s possible he’s used to being able to fly under the radar, to the point where he looks surprised, when she finds his hiding spot and interrupts his current coughing fit. He has to take a moment to compose himself. The water, he’ll accept, though he shakes his head when she offers him the mask.]
You’re the one out in the rubble. [And the smoke, and the—-okay, maybe he should take the mask, but Viktor is a little too stubborn for his own good.] I just need a moment.
[Several moments. He takes another drink of water.]
no subject
You’re the one out in the rubble. [And the smoke, and the—-okay, maybe he should take the mask, but Viktor is a little too stubborn for his own good.] I just need a moment.
[Several moments. He takes another drink of water.]
Sorry.