"I promise. The only way we'll be successful is if we do it all as a team."
Viktor knows that now--he's become increasingly convinced that the failure he saw in Jayce's future stemmed directly from an insistence on doing it all alone. As apprehensive as he is, and as tempting as it is to keep trying stop-gaps, they are going to have to make the leap at some point. Better to make it together.
"We can ask Nadine. If we want Strange, we'll have to do this in Nocwich, and I don't think we'll be able to smuggle in all the necessary equipment."
There's some disappointment in his voice, at that, but the reality of it is that he doesn't think he has the time to make those arrangements, and he doesn't want to endanger more people than he has to. This is going to be highly illicit, and Viktor settles against Jayce, clearly seeking comfort, leaning into his touch and focusing on his breathing.
"I know you'll do anything for me. That's what I'm afraid of."
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Viktor knows that now--he's become increasingly convinced that the failure he saw in Jayce's future stemmed directly from an insistence on doing it all alone. As apprehensive as he is, and as tempting as it is to keep trying stop-gaps, they are going to have to make the leap at some point. Better to make it together.
"We can ask Nadine. If we want Strange, we'll have to do this in Nocwich, and I don't think we'll be able to smuggle in all the necessary equipment."
There's some disappointment in his voice, at that, but the reality of it is that he doesn't think he has the time to make those arrangements, and he doesn't want to endanger more people than he has to. This is going to be highly illicit, and Viktor settles against Jayce, clearly seeking comfort, leaning into his touch and focusing on his breathing.
"I know you'll do anything for me. That's what I'm afraid of."