Now that it's all playing out in front of him, Viktor isn't sure what he was anxious about in the first place. Of course Jayce is thrilled with this turn of events, though he does not some hesitation, like he's asking permission. He holds out his hand and Rio leans in to meet it, nudging his palm experimentally, as if feeling him out. Viktor, kneeled down beside the creature, palm splayed out on her head, smiles a little.
"Not a pet, exactly."
It feels like the wrong word to use, given the unique circumstances involved (and also the fact that Rio did not, like, live in his house). Trying to explain that is also too much, so he decides to keep things simple, for now.
"A childhood companion, of sorts. Her name is Rio." Viktor nods to a vase nearby, filled with trumpet-shaped purple flowers, glowing softly--also clearly from the Undercity. "You can feed her one of those, if you like."
He will not warn about the three-pronged, incredibly slimy tongue. Some things you just need to experience for yourself.
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Date: 2022-04-13 01:24 pm (UTC)"Not a pet, exactly."
It feels like the wrong word to use, given the unique circumstances involved (and also the fact that Rio did not, like, live in his house). Trying to explain that is also too much, so he decides to keep things simple, for now.
"A childhood companion, of sorts. Her name is Rio." Viktor nods to a vase nearby, filled with trumpet-shaped purple flowers, glowing softly--also clearly from the Undercity. "You can feed her one of those, if you like."
He will not warn about the three-pronged, incredibly slimy tongue. Some things you just need to experience for yourself.