[He wanted to know, but he didn't want to know. Stubboornness and scientific curiosity clashed with the common sense that said unspekably awful things had happened foor his partner to end up like this. So Viktor just thought it over for a moment, not quite meeting his eyes as a hand laid over one of Jayce's own.]
If you truly can not tell me, for one reason or another, I will trust you and refrain from pushing the issue. But I-...
[Viktor sighed, shoulders dropping as a deep-seated exhaustion made itself clear.]
no subject
[He wanted to know, but he didn't want to know. Stubboornness and scientific curiosity clashed with the common sense that said unspekably awful things had happened foor his partner to end up like this. So Viktor just thought it over for a moment, not quite meeting his eyes as a hand laid over one of Jayce's own.]
If you truly can not tell me, for one reason or another, I will trust you and refrain from pushing the issue. But I-...
[Viktor sighed, shoulders dropping as a deep-seated exhaustion made itself clear.]
...How long do I actually have?