"A charming turn that they are responsible for, yeah. For being so open-minded to accept it was true after given proof." See Jayce does know how these things work, he's been close enough to see it happen, and he can be sarcastic and joke about it now, but it doesn't actually keep him away from the work. While he wants them to get the credit and attention they deserve, it really only matters if it keeps their project going. Whatever story the Council wants to tell itself about how Hextech happened, it's fine, because they are giving them money and support. Someday the two of them and their work will be bigger than the Council, so they only need them for now, in his opinion.
"It's easy to sell something you believe in." And Jayce does believe. He's always believed. He saw it for himself and then he - they - made it happen. He thinks that he survived for a reason. He lost sight of that and then Viktor was there to save him, give him something to keep holding onto. Is it any wonder he's clung to this man and their partnership with both hands since? Only together can this work.
Despite Viktor allowing his affection, he rarely reaches out himself to do anything, so Jayce is genuinely surprised when he reaches up to touch his hair. He never knows what to expect from Viktor and him directly addressing their flirting is also a surprise. Jayce laughs and shakes his head. "No. I mean, I am flirting, no to the way I flirt. I'm more ... reactive than showy. And awkward." Meaning people tend to hit on Jayce, not the other way around. It's not that he never does, it is just that he tends to get intensely hyper-focused on his work and has for a long time. It seems contrary to his more outgoing personality, but he is oblivious to hints and interest. Besides. There is nothing wrong with being seduced.
He lifts a hand to run through Viktor's wet strands, his other arm still firmly around him. "I guess it's not a surprise that I'm better with you than anyone else, huh?"
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Date: 2022-01-27 03:22 am (UTC)"It's easy to sell something you believe in." And Jayce does believe. He's always believed. He saw it for himself and then he - they - made it happen. He thinks that he survived for a reason. He lost sight of that and then Viktor was there to save him, give him something to keep holding onto. Is it any wonder he's clung to this man and their partnership with both hands since? Only together can this work.
Despite Viktor allowing his affection, he rarely reaches out himself to do anything, so Jayce is genuinely surprised when he reaches up to touch his hair. He never knows what to expect from Viktor and him directly addressing their flirting is also a surprise. Jayce laughs and shakes his head. "No. I mean, I am flirting, no to the way I flirt. I'm more ... reactive than showy. And awkward." Meaning people tend to hit on Jayce, not the other way around. It's not that he never does, it is just that he tends to get intensely hyper-focused on his work and has for a long time. It seems contrary to his more outgoing personality, but he is oblivious to hints and interest. Besides. There is nothing wrong with being seduced.
He lifts a hand to run through Viktor's wet strands, his other arm still firmly around him. "I guess it's not a surprise that I'm better with you than anyone else, huh?"