[He let out a startled noise at the sudden motion--it was not necessarily unlike Jayce to be so open with physical contact by any means, but it was rare he would cross that boundary with more than a hand on Viktor's back or shoulder. That, he had long since gotten used to; this was a rare and disarming occurrence, Viktor's hand hovering uncertainly before settling on his partner's back in some attempt at comfort.]
...okay. Okay. I am not going anywhere, I promise you that. [How long ago was it? Did I waste away in the hospital or just work myself to death in the lab? What happened, Jayce? He couldn't bring himself to ask any of it, not right then and there--Viktor wasn't even sure he wanted to know.]
Come with me--let's at least get out of the open. It would seem we have quite a lot to talk about, yes?
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[He let out a startled noise at the sudden motion--it was not necessarily unlike Jayce to be so open with physical contact by any means, but it was rare he would cross that boundary with more than a hand on Viktor's back or shoulder. That, he had long since gotten used to; this was a rare and disarming occurrence, Viktor's hand hovering uncertainly before settling on his partner's back in some attempt at comfort.]
...okay. Okay. I am not going anywhere, I promise you that. [How long ago was it? Did I waste away in the hospital or just work myself to death in the lab? What happened, Jayce? He couldn't bring himself to ask any of it, not right then and there--Viktor wasn't even sure he wanted to know.]
Come with me--let's at least get out of the open. It would seem we have quite a lot to talk about, yes?