They were definitely favored by Heimerdinger, Jayce in particular had been told multiple times by their mentor that he reminded him of himself. And for someone like him, that was the greatest of compliments. Jayce does hope there comes a time when he can remember Heimerdinger again without so many mixed emotions. That he won't be angry or guilty or sad, that it'll be a person who was special and important to him, even if things went wrong. But that's the sort of thing people in their 50s manage to do, not their 30s. Alas.
This was the best moment of his life, floating in this space, their discovery finally realized, a partner in science crime, the endless possibilities ahead of them. It was pure in its beauty and importance and sweetness. Jayce swims into the air and he does look lighter in more ways than one, but good memories are worth being stuck in.
"You know that about me," Jayce says with a laugh. He is very sentimental. He keeps everything for years. He plucks a gear that looks exactly like the one from that night, making it in the air, and pushes it toward Viktor who is still standing there. Maybe as an enticement, or as a reminder. It was the last time he saw Viktor smile that wide, although for those good years, they did smile and even laugh together. But they were both so free that night.
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Date: 2022-04-22 01:45 am (UTC)This was the best moment of his life, floating in this space, their discovery finally realized, a partner in science crime, the endless possibilities ahead of them. It was pure in its beauty and importance and sweetness. Jayce swims into the air and he does look lighter in more ways than one, but good memories are worth being stuck in.
"You know that about me," Jayce says with a laugh. He is very sentimental. He keeps everything for years. He plucks a gear that looks exactly like the one from that night, making it in the air, and pushes it toward Viktor who is still standing there. Maybe as an enticement, or as a reminder. It was the last time he saw Viktor smile that wide, although for those good years, they did smile and even laugh together. But they were both so free that night.
"Come on, V. You know you want to."