[ Each piece that's put on is responded with a soft exhale of breath as Viktor continues to watch with those piercing eyes. It's only when Jayce finally looks back up at him that his attention wavers and diverts itself to another part of the cottage. He'll swallow thickly before giving a hum of acknowledgement. ] I couldn't imagine keeping knowledge of such a place from you. So, it's sound reasoning if nothing else.

[ He can't find fault in Jayce for thinking that way. He would also come to that conclusion if he had been from a further place in time. Viktor will nod, a resolute look in his eyes. ] Then the truth, from the beginning. After I...after my prognosis. I wish to know what happens after that. Whatever you are willing to say...

[ He will listen. ]