Viktor lets his gaze linger for a moment, hoping that his expression makes clear all the things he isn't quite able to say. Jayce is right, that there's something special about the connection they have, not just as friends or romantic partners, but as scientists. He cherishes these moments of discovery more than almost anything else, and this is no exception.
While Jayce crosses the room with the latest test subject, Viktor makes adjustments to the runic array, scribbles a few notes, and then turns to face him.
"Goggles, Jayce."
Granted, he's done plenty of experimenting on the Hexcore without, but he's making a gesture towards lab safety when there are others in the room. Plant, kiss, and then Viktor is pulling his own goggles onto his face and setting the plant on the Hexcore rig. It's difficult not to disguise the thrill in his voice, even despite the circumstances. "Now, that lever."
no subject
Viktor lets his gaze linger for a moment, hoping that his expression makes clear all the things he isn't quite able to say. Jayce is right, that there's something special about the connection they have, not just as friends or romantic partners, but as scientists. He cherishes these moments of discovery more than almost anything else, and this is no exception.
While Jayce crosses the room with the latest test subject, Viktor makes adjustments to the runic array, scribbles a few notes, and then turns to face him.
"Goggles, Jayce."
Granted, he's done plenty of experimenting on the Hexcore without, but he's making a gesture towards lab safety when there are others in the room. Plant, kiss, and then Viktor is pulling his own goggles onto his face and setting the plant on the Hexcore rig. It's difficult not to disguise the thrill in his voice, even despite the circumstances. "Now, that lever."