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Like wishing yourself well?

[ He needed to know what exactly Viktor meant by that before he considered the possibilities of things going terribly wrong as they had before. He brings his hand to his chin, thinking about it. It's concerning, but he doesn't want to write off the option. ]

I don't see why it couldn't be applied to yourself, though.

[ After all, the Hexcore technically could be. ]

I assume we have a pretty good sample size for people who have made wishes based on the population here.

[ Viktor's body tenses for but a brief moment, his eyes wandering elsewhere at the question as a hand rubs the back of his neck. It's evident on his face at least that, yes, that's exactly what he was thinking, had been thinking, especially with using the hexcore which he was decidedly without here. ] In a manner of speaking, yes.

[ This Jayce knew of his prognosis, of course, and whatever occurred afterwards. His eyes look back at him, though now it's with some intrigue and surprise. ] You...think it might work? There's no reward without risk and I must admit, I am curious to see what happens.

[ Asking and evaluating things first and foremost would be the best course of action. ] I'm not sure many have come from their respective worlds with, ah, incurable illnesses, however. But there's no harm in asking, I suppose.

I think that might work.

[ Which is what he wants, really. He'd rather know what would happen if they made such a wish than suggest Viktor jump right to it, having witnessed what happens when they fly too close to the sun with magic. But Viktor is right, there's not likely a sample. Surely, there's other things that are equally daunting for magic to do -- something that would require as much effort. ]

I mean - we don't have to just ask about illness. It's about anything. Especially more intense or detailed wishes.

[ He closes the distance between them, bringing a hand up to Viktor's cheek, gentle. He realizes in that moment that he doesn't do this very often - not since arriving. He'd always been so physically affectionate with Viktor. Shown his care by way of hugs or touches. And while it's not been totally absent here, it's been different. ]

I want it to be right for you.

[ His attention is focused, solid. As intensely focused as it always is. It's definitely a look Viktor would recognize, and one he has probably seen recently. ]

It doesn't have to be...all at once. But I-I am feeling the effects of my body withering. [ The progression he had hoped would still haven't happened, and the hanahaki incident certainly hadn't helped matters at all.

Viktor does nod at Jayce's words, and he will blink, face flushing with a blush at the suddenness of his hand upon his cheek. His eyes stare back into Jayce's for a moment or two before he looks away. The intensity of Jayce's stare is what does it for him, but Viktor does make a sound of agreement, even if his awkwardness and subtle shyness have his eyes looking elsewhere. ]

Be right, yes.

[ Jayce feels conflicted when he hears those words. It's progressing. Viktor's body is getting worse. It's not like he didn't know that's how things would be going, but that doesn't mean he likes the idea of it. Losing Viktor is an irreversible event and his stomach twists at the idea. He tries not to let the unease of the idea reach his face, but there's hints of it - in his eyes, the way the corner of his mouth settles into a frown when he talks. ]

I understand. We'll be smart, but fast. We don't have any other big projects right now, so it can be priority.

[ And even if Viktor considers debating that, Jayce will still make it a priority. After all, his problems were threatening his life. And the last thing he wants to deal with right now is seeing Viktor die again. ]

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