[ It's a long story, one that would take way too much time and energy to explain when Viktor is in the middle of recovery and when Steve's still processing this loss. He appreciates that Viktor is the sort of person who won't push too hard on it. ]

We managed to put it all behind us when it really mattered.

[ When they had to put an end to a Mad Titan once and for all and regain all of their lost friends. He reminds himself that Natasha is still here, and tries to hold onto that. Or the fact that this place has allowed Wanda some time to heal, that it introduced her to someone who's easing the pain in her heart. ]

And yeah, of course. [ He lifts an arm to drag his hand back through his hair, then lets out a long sigh, as if he can now release at least a small amount of that tension built up in his chest. ] The fact that he stayed long enough to help you get well... I think it would've meant a lot to him.

[ That he'd done some good with his second chance. ]

And if by some miracle I make it back with my memories intact, I'll tell his wife and daughter about the things he did here.

[ For whatever small consolation it might give them. ]