[ Viktor had a long time to process his own health, but Jayce doesn't have to bring that up, they both know. And knowing you may have little time isn't the same thing as experiencing the end of it. It's a petty thing to bring up so he doesn't. Viktor was just trying to do the best with the time he had, everything he did was for that reason. Jayce really does understand, even if it hurts him on a personal level.
He looks startled at that push back, eyebrows furrowing. ]
I'm sorry, I didn't mean to. Maybe I'm being condescending without realizing it, I just got here, and you have all these connections, and you've ... really only had me for years. And our relationship isn't the relationship you'll have with everyone. I thought maybe it would be helpful, to give my ... emotional insight, in case you bump into more of this in the future.
[ As usual, Jayce's intentions are good, but not always executed well. He'll probably always have that arrogant streak, thinking he knows best, even if he is humbled through him very, very much being wrong on that fact. He's utterly sincere in what he's saying though, as usual. He and Viktor have always had a particular relationship that nothing can mirror, and every one of Viktor's new friends will have a different approach. After a beat he smiles wryly, rolling his eyes. At himself. ]
As if I know better. With my total three friends back home.
[ Jayce is good at crowds. He's good at socializing and winning people over with his easy warmth and passion. So in that sense, he is really good at understanding people. But that doesn't mean he understands interpersonal relationships any better. Caitlyn's been his adopted sister figure for years, Mel and him are more complicated than friends, and then there's Viktor. So yeah, he's being condescending, probably. ]
V, you don't owe me anything. And I'm not saying I'm innocent. I mean, I was awful to you on the bridge, and I hurt you enough not to trust in me because of it. We both have to do better.
[ There's also that other thing he hasn't mentioned yet, in his list of really shitty actions, but they'll get there. For now Jayce doesn't want to make it seem like he's above the situation. He's very flawed, he's always been, and Viktor has always seen his flaws clear as day. It's just harder sometimes to see one's own flaws. He reaches out to gently touch Viktor's shirt at the elbow and tugs it playfully, before letting it go. Still being so careful. ]
We've taken our relationship for granted. It's always been so easy. We'll figure it out.
[ And will he ever stop calling them a relationship rather than any qualifying versions of ship no he will not, you will never make him. ]
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Date: 2022-04-28 01:22 am (UTC)He looks startled at that push back, eyebrows furrowing. ]
I'm sorry, I didn't mean to. Maybe I'm being condescending without realizing it, I just got here, and you have all these connections, and you've ... really only had me for years. And our relationship isn't the relationship you'll have with everyone. I thought maybe it would be helpful, to give my ... emotional insight, in case you bump into more of this in the future.
[ As usual, Jayce's intentions are good, but not always executed well. He'll probably always have that arrogant streak, thinking he knows best, even if he is humbled through him very, very much being wrong on that fact. He's utterly sincere in what he's saying though, as usual. He and Viktor have always had a particular relationship that nothing can mirror, and every one of Viktor's new friends will have a different approach. After a beat he smiles wryly, rolling his eyes. At himself. ]
As if I know better. With my total three friends back home.
[ Jayce is good at crowds. He's good at socializing and winning people over with his easy warmth and passion. So in that sense, he is really good at understanding people. But that doesn't mean he understands interpersonal relationships any better. Caitlyn's been his adopted sister figure for years, Mel and him are more complicated than friends, and then there's Viktor. So yeah, he's being condescending, probably. ]
V, you don't owe me anything. And I'm not saying I'm innocent. I mean, I was awful to you on the bridge, and I hurt you enough not to trust in me because of it. We both have to do better.
[ There's also that other thing he hasn't mentioned yet, in his list of really shitty actions, but they'll get there. For now Jayce doesn't want to make it seem like he's above the situation. He's very flawed, he's always been, and Viktor has always seen his flaws clear as day. It's just harder sometimes to see one's own flaws. He reaches out to gently touch Viktor's shirt at the elbow and tugs it playfully, before letting it go. Still being so careful. ]
We've taken our relationship for granted. It's always been so easy. We'll figure it out.
[ And will he ever stop calling them a relationship rather than any qualifying versions of ship no he will not, you will never make him. ]