Viktor wasn't making K's task any easier by continuing to hug him with Viktor's face pressed against the crook where his neck met his shoulder. It's always been a reflexive response from Viktor to say that he needs nothing and no one after a lifetime of people trying to take the cripple's arms and 'help'. It wasn't until the last time that he woke in the hospital that he even admitted to himself he was in need of anything - even more time. Even then, it had cost Viktor's pride something to even admit that much. Now after realizing the scope of the horror that he was consciously unleashing, Viktor didn't think he had any pride left.
"I just... I just need to be close to you."
The chaotic storm of emotion was still there, but he was also clinging on to K, both physically and emotionally because K was helping to soothe Viktor. Being in physical contact with his bonded Familiar filtered out the emotion to only be what was directed at K. In this instance, it was the warmth of sincere gratitude, and though Viktor felt he was damaged, possibly beyond repair, that same bruised love was extended through the bond along with the warm appreciation.
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Date: 2025-01-31 09:36 pm (UTC)"I just... I just need to be close to you."
The chaotic storm of emotion was still there, but he was also clinging on to K, both physically and emotionally because K was helping to soothe Viktor. Being in physical contact with his bonded Familiar filtered out the emotion to only be what was directed at K. In this instance, it was the warmth of sincere gratitude, and though Viktor felt he was damaged, possibly beyond repair, that same bruised love was extended through the bond along with the warm appreciation.