Yes. Definitely not. [ Viktor is trying not to be distracted by the wildly inappropriate thoughts now careening through his mind, thanks to Jayce's little stunt. He should make him apologize for it, for now rendering him incapable of working on their project, but he bites his tongue. Admitting to that would be admitting to his feelings and thoughts about the other, and Viktor cannot do that right now, so he's just going to try and refocus back on his work.
It normally works, but with Jayce so close, there's a sort of tension in the air that is almost oppressive but thrumming with latent energy. He is more aware of Jayce's muscular body, his scent of cologne and soot from the forge, and his intentional breath does not go unnoticed. ]
I'll make some adjustments. [ His eyes finally tick back toward Jayce, the heat of his blush lingering on his cheeks as he does so. ] Unless you have any other suggestions?
Oh - I - [ It's hard to concentrate this close to Viktor right now. He's realized that the source of his confusion is Viktor. The reason that his heart is beating so quickly. The reason for the deep flush of pink on his cheeks. The reason that he's a little turned on right now. All sensations he's going to have to take some time to really think about it.
He'd never want to share things like that with Viktor without knowing it wasn't just some experience sparked by some horny books drawn by people fascinated with their partnership. It's not the appropriate time to let his thoughts settle into the book. So his attention shifts.
Focus. Robots. Work. Robots. Work. HexGems. Runes. Magic. Science. Okay - he thinks he's calmed down just enough to answer something. ]
I think that's the right way to go. [ Like most things they do, some tests need to be done. ] But we won't really know until we try it. But the good news is with one arm working right, the other should work similarly. Hell, figuring out the arms will probably make the legs easier, too. [ Not the same, probably, but similar! ]
Mm, yes. It should be easy to replicate, not just on the bot, but on whatever else we decide to make, too. I should like to run some field tests to make sure the oscillations are stabilizing properly...
[ He will idly twirl a piece of hair with a finger as he speaks, jotting down notes on a spare piece of paper. ] Once we figure out the stabilization pattern needed, everything else will fall into place.
[ His cheeks are still rosy as he looks back at Jayce, turning his head ever so slightly to give him a small smile. ] This reminds me of the past. It's...enjoyable doing this again with you, together, as partners.
Yeah... same. [ Jayce manages to say it confidently. He did miss this a lot. He always felt so at ease working with Viktor. He always felt comfortable and confident in their work. And while he was good with the social aspect that was necessary, this was by far his preferred state.
But honestly, he's finding himself paying far more attention to Viktor in this moment instead of the work itself. Watching as those strands of hair wrap around his finger and he seems to not realizing what he's doing. He's paying attention to the shape of his hands, the way he writes, and -- oh, Viktor's looking at him again.
Without hesitation, he sits upright, hands folding directly on the desk in front of him. His back stiff, clearly a position he had just snapped into to pull himself from his staring. His face is a shade of pink, showing that he's undeniably flustered. What was Viktor saying beyond enjoying this time again?
Shit. Oh right. Stabilization pattern. Finally, he draws out a few runes on a piece of paper. It's a simple series - only four. ]
This is kind of where you were going but maybe -- [ Taps the third one. ] This one? Is something else.
[ It's fine. He's fine. He's totally not turned on and can't chill out. ]
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It normally works, but with Jayce so close, there's a sort of tension in the air that is almost oppressive but thrumming with latent energy. He is more aware of Jayce's muscular body, his scent of cologne and soot from the forge, and his intentional breath does not go unnoticed. ]
I'll make some adjustments. [ His eyes finally tick back toward Jayce, the heat of his blush lingering on his cheeks as he does so. ] Unless you have any other suggestions?
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He'd never want to share things like that with Viktor without knowing it wasn't just some experience sparked by some horny books drawn by people fascinated with their partnership. It's not the appropriate time to let his thoughts settle into the book. So his attention shifts.
Focus. Robots. Work. Robots. Work. HexGems. Runes. Magic. Science. Okay - he thinks he's calmed down just enough to answer something. ]
I think that's the right way to go. [ Like most things they do, some tests need to be done. ] But we won't really know until we try it. But the good news is with one arm working right, the other should work similarly. Hell, figuring out the arms will probably make the legs easier, too. [ Not the same, probably, but similar! ]
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[ He will idly twirl a piece of hair with a finger as he speaks, jotting down notes on a spare piece of paper. ] Once we figure out the stabilization pattern needed, everything else will fall into place.
[ His cheeks are still rosy as he looks back at Jayce, turning his head ever so slightly to give him a small smile. ] This reminds me of the past. It's...enjoyable doing this again with you, together, as partners.
[ He has missed it more than he lets on. ]
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But honestly, he's finding himself paying far more attention to Viktor in this moment instead of the work itself. Watching as those strands of hair wrap around his finger and he seems to not realizing what he's doing. He's paying attention to the shape of his hands, the way he writes, and -- oh, Viktor's looking at him again.
Without hesitation, he sits upright, hands folding directly on the desk in front of him. His back stiff, clearly a position he had just snapped into to pull himself from his staring. His face is a shade of pink, showing that he's undeniably flustered. What was Viktor saying beyond enjoying this time again?
Shit. Oh right. Stabilization pattern. Finally, he draws out a few runes on a piece of paper. It's a simple series - only four. ]
This is kind of where you were going but maybe -- [ Taps the third one. ] This one? Is something else.
[ It's fine. He's fine. He's totally not turned on and can't chill out. ]