[It was easier to fall back on gentle teasing sarcasm. That was familiar, when very little else was.]
Either way, my home is not far from here and I estimate we would both like to sit down. [He had started walking along a nearby canal, something just slightly eager sparking in his eyes. Honestly, this was...nice. He was almost excited, really--to Viktor, this city was something adjacent to everything they had dreamed of accomplishing with magic. Showing his partner everything it had to offer was an opportunity he had secretly hoped for.]
Despite the circumstances, Jayce-
[He tilted his head in his partner's direction, with a small but gentle smile.]
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[It was easier to fall back on gentle teasing sarcasm. That was familiar, when very little else was.]
Either way, my home is not far from here and I estimate we would both like to sit down. [He had started walking along a nearby canal, something just slightly eager sparking in his eyes. Honestly, this was...nice. He was almost excited, really--to Viktor, this city was something adjacent to everything they had dreamed of accomplishing with magic. Showing his partner everything it had to offer was an opportunity he had secretly hoped for.]
Despite the circumstances, Jayce-
[He tilted his head in his partner's direction, with a small but gentle smile.]
I am pleased to see you.