[Well...that made sense. Viktor had been lucky at her age, still able to at least go outside even if he lacked the ability to keep up with anyone else. There were plenty of kids around the Fissures even worse off than he had been, who rarely if ever got to leave their own homes.]

...Understandable, but- [He quickly stifled a cough into his hand. Damned winter.] -maybe some middle ground would be sensible? At least get yourself something warm to drink before your hands go numb.