Viktor felt odd about Jayce essentially holding his hand, but did not pull away. The changed skin was still warm to the touch but it also felt solid like stone. At the comment, Viktor actually strengthened his grip just a bit to encourage Jayce to look at him. And when Jayce did, Viktor's expression had gone from tense to haunted.
"Though I didn't realize how high that cost would be until recently or that I wasn't the one that would pay it. Heimerdinger was right. It must be destroyed."
It was ironic in that Viktor had been prepared to risk his own life, but was punished for his own hubris in thinking that it was just his personal risk alone.
"And it wasn't the Hex-core that cured me. That didn't happen until I was in Folkmore."
In illustration, he took in a deep breath, then exhaled without coughing. And strictly speaking, it wasn't a cure because it wasn't his lungs that were repaired. Probably not the best time to bring up the detail that he would die quickly unless Baphomet did regular upkeep.
"But it's more important that you keep your promise. Please Jayce."
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Date: 2023-01-08 07:20 pm (UTC)Viktor felt odd about Jayce essentially holding his hand, but did not pull away. The changed skin was still warm to the touch but it also felt solid like stone. At the comment, Viktor actually strengthened his grip just a bit to encourage Jayce to look at him. And when Jayce did, Viktor's expression had gone from tense to haunted.
"Though I didn't realize how high that cost would be until recently or that I wasn't the one that would pay it. Heimerdinger was right. It must be destroyed."
It was ironic in that Viktor had been prepared to risk his own life, but was punished for his own hubris in thinking that it was just his personal risk alone.
"And it wasn't the Hex-core that cured me. That didn't happen until I was in Folkmore."
In illustration, he took in a deep breath, then exhaled without coughing. And strictly speaking, it wasn't a cure because it wasn't his lungs that were repaired. Probably not the best time to bring up the detail that he would die quickly unless Baphomet did regular upkeep.
"But it's more important that you keep your promise. Please Jayce."