Jayce's disappointment immediately makes him feel embarrassed in turn, that he's making such a big deal out of something that's probably not a big deal. Hell, he can probably talk the whole thing off as some weird Undercity experience. It's just hard. He's not used to this, and even after so many years together there are still things about himself he feels he can't share, or doesn't want to explain. Irrational, perhaps, though after the last few conversations he remembers from back home, perhaps not unwarranted. Jayce's hand is on his elbow and he stops, shoulders stiffening a little. He turns.

"No, I want to."

That's sincere--he's trying to signal that he means this, no matter how conflicted he feels. Despite any reservations, however, Viktor wants to build this place together. He knows that much.

"I can help you with the forge," he says, as though Jayce doesn't know it like the back of his hand. "Then, I can show you."