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. ]
[ 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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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.
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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. ]