[Viktor swallows hard and nods, perhaps slightly embarrassed by even that tiny moment of weakness. He doesn’t need conversation, really, but having another body in the room could prove to be comforting. All of that, however, feels a bit too personal to admit, so he deflects.]
You don’t—we don’t need to talk, if you’d rather not.
no subject
[Viktor swallows hard and nods, perhaps slightly embarrassed by even that tiny moment of weakness. He doesn’t need conversation, really, but having another body in the room could prove to be comforting. All of that, however, feels a bit too personal to admit, so he deflects.]
You don’t—we don’t need to talk, if you’d rather not.
[Or, at least, she shouldn’t feel obligated.]
Jayce will be back soon.