There is definitely something thrilling about when he gets Viktor to give in, knowing that he can get through his friend's armor and convince him to let go. He feels like those are victories so the playing hard to get works. He knows Viktor likes giving in when he does too, otherwise he wouldn't do it. He waits and takes in the look on his face as Viktor floats up too, his eyes closed, his healthier face from the Horizon soft.

The amazing thing about that night was there was a physical manifestation of the glory of their discovery. Proving any theory is incredible, but it is particularly thrilling when it looks exciting too. And having an entire weightless room, glowing blue, as a monument to what happened, makes this special for them. Jayce made this and he's going to keep it.

Viktor's smile is the biggest victory he could ever ask for and Jayce beams right back at him. His chest feels full and warm and he's so happy in that moment. "Maybe we should come down here when we get frustrated in a project and remember that we are brilliant and will always figure it out."

Jayce does a roll in the air because he never got to do that before, and he's always wanted to. Now he can. He's a kid again. "This is exactly what it felt like with the mage, you know. Everything was blue and weightless as we teleported. It was beautiful."