It seems only logical to K that they take advantage of the benefits provided by their Familiar bond, part of which is helping to regulate emotions, to calm them, to make sense of them. He wouldn't consider it being an emotional crutch — simply fulfilling his end of their partnership. But Viktor's choice of words is noted, the way he seems to be holding back. K doesn't immediately respond, but instead reaches for the brush again, and starts gently brushing out Viktor's hair now that it feels like a better moment for it. Viktor seems more present.
"You have me," he says in a soft voice. "And if you ever feel that you need something I can provide, please tell me. Let's make the most of you still being alive, hmm? There's still so much to experience together. When you start getting lost in your work and studies and projects again, don't forget that you can have a life outside of that. And that there's someone who'd like to experience it with you."
While it might arguably be a good sign once Viktor falls back into his workaholism, perhaps this time around he can strike a better balance. Who knows how much longer they'll have together. Work will always be there, but people won't be. K knows that all too painfully well.
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Date: 2025-01-31 11:44 am (UTC)"You have me," he says in a soft voice. "And if you ever feel that you need something I can provide, please tell me. Let's make the most of you still being alive, hmm? There's still so much to experience together. When you start getting lost in your work and studies and projects again, don't forget that you can have a life outside of that. And that there's someone who'd like to experience it with you."
While it might arguably be a good sign once Viktor falls back into his workaholism, perhaps this time around he can strike a better balance. Who knows how much longer they'll have together. Work will always be there, but people won't be. K knows that all too painfully well.