[ He takes his time putting it on Viktor - testing each piece as he goes. Plus, he's giving Viktor time and moments to get used to everything. He never goes without adding his house colors when it's something he's made for Viktor. A gentle reminder that Jayce sees him as part of House Talis, even if he's never explicitly said so.

He can really only draw conclusions based on Viktor's question. He can't wholly prove them to be fact. Still, he thinks it's worth even a small potential risk. ]

The more I've thought about it, the more I realize that us not having memories is the most likely case. [ He stops his hands, settling them gently against Viktor's leg, looking up at him this time instead of being focused on his work. ]

The first thing is that when I arrived, you had been here a couple months. But for me - it was quite a bit more time. Six months or more. I think...Even if we hadn't met encountered here, at home you would have mentioned a place like this to me if you could have recalled it.

[ And part of him is willing to do a little messing with the timeline if that's what has to happen. He massages Viktor's leg a little, a gentle strength before he'll put on more of the brace. ]

I think you deserve the truth. And I think that's most important. I don't know if it will change anything, but I doubt it will. I haven't asked, either. But -- I'm comfortable with the idea now.