Jayce knows it grates against his pride so he must really need this to give in. It's very hot but it feels great and he has his hand waiting to help Viktor into the bath safely. It's very necessary and he's glad they stayed awake enough for it because this water will be dirty by the time they get out of it.

Instead of going for the soap right away though, Jayce puts his arms around Viktor once he settles against him and simply holds him. After everything they've been through today and the aches and pains it causes both physically and mentally, he needs to feel his boyfriend in his arms and take solace in it. Nothing is alright about the situation, but he generally feels like everything will be okay, as long as he has Viktor.

"I love you so much, V." He bites back saying he doesn't know what he'd do without him, how he could handle any of this alone, because it creeps too closely into a life surviving him. And that is the last thing he wants to think about right then, having been surrounded by death all day.

He ducks his head down to kiss his cheek, his big hands moving from around him to his shoulders. He gently massages them, very gently, knowing he must be strained, especially with the arm that has to hold the cane.