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[hextechhead]

You will?

[ Despite Viktor reaching out, Jayce still didn't know if this would lead toward him being allowed to see him again. Viktor said he didn't want to, and Jayce had stayed out of his way ever since. He's so hungry and hopeful all of a second. ]

[techmaturgy]

Yes? Did you think I would want to avoid you forever?

[hextechhead]

Maybe?

I didn't want to assume anything.

[techmaturgy]

You did a terrible thing. I'm not sure I'll ever forgive you for it, but I don't want to spend what could be the last months of my life without you.

[hextechhead]

[ A breath Jayce feels like he's been holding for days is finally released, and the same type of tension in his shoulders relaxes. It's not forever. Viktor wants to see him again. ]

Thank you for allowing me back into your life. Am I allowed to say I missed you?

[ He didn't want to hear the love. ]

[techmaturgy]

It's only been a few days, Jayce.

There's more that I should say, but I think it should be in person.

[hextechhead]

I didn't know how long it would be, I started right away.

[ Missing him, that is. ]

I will listen to anything you want to say to me. But you're really ten days away?

[ That feels like ten years. ]

[techmaturgy]

A week, if we move quickly. I probably shouldn't do that.

[hextechhead]

No, don't hurt yourself more. I reached out to Jaskier, I'll see if the horse and cane got back here.

Can you talk awhile longer or is it too tiring? Is it okay if I check in with you every day just to make sure you're alright?

[techmaturgy]

Yes, I can provide progress reports.

...what would you like to talk about?

[hextechhead]

I don't know, I was looking for an excuse to keep talking.

I think I finished the collapsible staff? The new prototype is pretty smooth.

[techmaturgy]

Well, you're always more productive when you're upset.

[hextechhead]

[ He laughs because true. ]

Yeah Lee made me do deliveries because I was in there too long.

[ And not sleeping. ]

I saw Alucard.

[techmaturgy]

At least someone's telling you to stop.

I plan to reach out to him soon. How is he?

[hextechhead]

I'm fine.And I finished the staffs so better than fine.

[ Not at all fine. ]

He seemed okay. Working too hard too. I was delivering nails to him. It looks like they've removed what they need to and now it's the building/fixing part.

[ So the hard part, but also the fun part, for people who like that sort of thing. Like Jayce. ]

[techmaturgy]

Good. I'm looking forward to seeing his progress. And yours.

Go to bed

[hextechhead]

You have to get here safely for that to happen, so be careful, V.

idk mid-trip back

[techmaturgy]

Good morning.

As requested, this is your daily progress report. The trip is proceeding on schedule, wagon uncomfortable, etc etc. Are you surviving?

[hextechhead]

Ish. For once I didn't get kicked out of work!

[ Because he actually slept. And shaved. And showered. Fair enough. ]

I'm trading books at the library for new ones. Anything subject you want me to pick up for when you're back?

[techmaturgy]

That shouldn't be considered a feat, and yet--

[AND YET]

I think I might like to read something for pleasure.

[hextechhead]

Yeah, yeah.

Like fiction?

[techmaturgy]

More along the lines of a scientific discipline outside of our own. Biology, chemistry. I might even be in the mood for the humanities.

[hextechhead]

The humanities? Who are you????

[techmaturgy]

Don't tell me you've never had the urge to read a philosophical text. Or a history book. Or a play.

[hextechhead]

[ He's laughing. ]

I've read several of them. I like the humanities. I think I have some options in mind. I'll bring you home a few of them.