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The no sugar part, first off. [ Said so very deadpan as he gives Jayce a look from his position on the couch. Viktor no. There's a smile, barely, as Jayce takes a seat. Viktor will watch him with that gaze, like Jayce has hung the stars in the sky. It shifts into something more incredulous and amused at that yawn, but Viktor also yawns as he listens. ]
It sounds a bit more complex than what we are used to building, yes. But the human mind is like a computer. [ Like the hexcore he thinks to himself. ] It registers inputs to perform specific functions. If we can create a conduit that turns those inputs from the brain into a signal to the arm, then we might solve the issue. [ But it's definitely not going to be easy. ]
And there is also the problem of maintaining the power output, so the arm doesn't give out during important procedures, which is something I've been thinking about as well. Using a gemstone would ease the burden, but if we want to use an external source, a battery of some kind would be best. There are multiple variations of batteries that we could make, nonmagical or otherwise. [ He gives Jayce a fond look. ]
Mm. I've been looking into them, nanomachines. I believe Kirk might be able to help us. It all comes down to the, ah, programming. [ But there's a subtle and short pause as he gives Jayce an amused look. ]
It doesn't look that way from where I'm sitting.
It sounds a bit more complex than what we are used to building, yes. But the human mind is like a computer. [ Like the hexcore he thinks to himself. ] It registers inputs to perform specific functions. If we can create a conduit that turns those inputs from the brain into a signal to the arm, then we might solve the issue. [ But it's definitely not going to be easy. ]
And there is also the problem of maintaining the power output, so the arm doesn't give out during important procedures, which is something I've been thinking about as well. Using a gemstone would ease the burden, but if we want to use an external source, a battery of some kind would be best. There are multiple variations of batteries that we could make, nonmagical or otherwise. [ He gives Jayce a fond look. ]
Mm. I've been looking into them, nanomachines. I believe Kirk might be able to help us. It all comes down to the, ah, programming. [ But there's a subtle and short pause as he gives Jayce an amused look. ]
It doesn't look that way from where I'm sitting.
You and your sugar…
[The reminder of Viktor’s sweet tooth brings a small smile to his face, as he leans back onto the couch. It's really not a great couch to sleep on. The back is angled in a way, downward, that would make laying on it like falling into the crevice. He closes his eyes, imagining this were a nicer couch. That's all. Just imagining things. Definitely not sleeping.]
Right. We’d just need to find what inputs register up, down, right, left, etcetera… the question is getting those signals to the arm without some sort of implant, which he definitely won’t want. Too intrusive.
[And also, Romano seems a little vain. Jayce understands.]
Hextech gemstone is out as a power source. He wants a “normal” battery, whatever that means by his standards of normal. Maybe something like what the companion bots use? Maybe we tell him the voltage we need it to be, and he requests it from Aurora.
[They shouldn’t be the only ones spending on resources or this, after all.]
For the nanomachines, we should talk to Finch. He... I think, invented artificial intelligence on his world? What if we put that into the nanomachines? Since that's the problem with nanomachines- once they're in somewhere, they do their one task, and can't be altered. That's what went wrong for Kirk, right?
Here me out...
[He hasn't opened his eyes this whole time, crossing his arms as he theorizes while looking like he's basically already asleep. Just resting his eyes.]
We connect the nanomachines to a device outside of the body. We have artificial intelligence run the device. It controls the machines, and through pattern recognition, fixes problems that could occur before we even know something's gone wrong. Or in Romano’s case, instead of an implant, we use nanomachines to interpret his brain inputs, they send the signals to the arm, and it works like that?
[Jayce shifts, drags both hands down his face, and slowly slides onto his side, in what one might consider, “laying down.”]
This all assumes we can get them going exactly the way we want.
[He begins to toe off his shoes with his feet, in his half-laying down position. Almost like he’s slowly giving up the ghost on staying awake.]
[The reminder of Viktor’s sweet tooth brings a small smile to his face, as he leans back onto the couch. It's really not a great couch to sleep on. The back is angled in a way, downward, that would make laying on it like falling into the crevice. He closes his eyes, imagining this were a nicer couch. That's all. Just imagining things. Definitely not sleeping.]
Right. We’d just need to find what inputs register up, down, right, left, etcetera… the question is getting those signals to the arm without some sort of implant, which he definitely won’t want. Too intrusive.
[And also, Romano seems a little vain. Jayce understands.]
Hextech gemstone is out as a power source. He wants a “normal” battery, whatever that means by his standards of normal. Maybe something like what the companion bots use? Maybe we tell him the voltage we need it to be, and he requests it from Aurora.
[They shouldn’t be the only ones spending on resources or this, after all.]
For the nanomachines, we should talk to Finch. He... I think, invented artificial intelligence on his world? What if we put that into the nanomachines? Since that's the problem with nanomachines- once they're in somewhere, they do their one task, and can't be altered. That's what went wrong for Kirk, right?
Here me out...
[He hasn't opened his eyes this whole time, crossing his arms as he theorizes while looking like he's basically already asleep. Just resting his eyes.]
We connect the nanomachines to a device outside of the body. We have artificial intelligence run the device. It controls the machines, and through pattern recognition, fixes problems that could occur before we even know something's gone wrong. Or in Romano’s case, instead of an implant, we use nanomachines to interpret his brain inputs, they send the signals to the arm, and it works like that?
[Jayce shifts, drags both hands down his face, and slowly slides onto his side, in what one might consider, “laying down.”]
This all assumes we can get them going exactly the way we want.
[He begins to toe off his shoes with his feet, in his half-laying down position. Almost like he’s slowly giving up the ghost on staying awake.]
Don't think I don't notice you sneaking your fair share of it...
[ A returned smile as he sighs and gets himself more comfortable on said couch. Viktor will rub his chin in thought. ] Well, power source is a broad term and an even broader spectrum of things. But that is the easiest of our problems to solve.
When you put it that way, nanomachines seem to be an ideal solution. Complex as they are, they seem to have boundless potential to do good when used correctly. Do you think they and the AI would get along? [ He's not talking in a friendly way but in a can they communicate properly to do their task uninterrupted way. ] It's a sound theory, but it will need to undergo rigorous testing. I hope you haven't promised him this arm anytime soon? [ It'll be like the council and the deadlines all over again otherwise. ]
I must confess the use of AI is...intriguing. Given what we're going through right now, do you think he would approve of it?
[ Some people aren't so fond of the idea of AI in general, let alone one that can read their brain signals and control tiny machines inside their body. Viktor will blink and smirk before...shifting in his seat. Enough so that he might have Jayce's head resting in his lap, if he doesn't move. Viktor can feel his cheeks warm a little at his own actions, but this is fine, it's not as if this position is something they haven't encountered back in their younger days during the hexgate's formation. It's a bit reminiscent if he's being honest, and it makes his chest hurt just ever so slightly as so many things are running through his head right now. His eyes will remain on Jayce. ]
We will do what we do best, Jayce. Together. [ Another small yawn before he continues. ] I have also come to realize that there is no small amount of creative and intelligent people here either. We might as well look to them for...eh, additional help.
[ A returned smile as he sighs and gets himself more comfortable on said couch. Viktor will rub his chin in thought. ] Well, power source is a broad term and an even broader spectrum of things. But that is the easiest of our problems to solve.
When you put it that way, nanomachines seem to be an ideal solution. Complex as they are, they seem to have boundless potential to do good when used correctly. Do you think they and the AI would get along? [ He's not talking in a friendly way but in a can they communicate properly to do their task uninterrupted way. ] It's a sound theory, but it will need to undergo rigorous testing. I hope you haven't promised him this arm anytime soon? [ It'll be like the council and the deadlines all over again otherwise. ]
I must confess the use of AI is...intriguing. Given what we're going through right now, do you think he would approve of it?
[ Some people aren't so fond of the idea of AI in general, let alone one that can read their brain signals and control tiny machines inside their body. Viktor will blink and smirk before...shifting in his seat. Enough so that he might have Jayce's head resting in his lap, if he doesn't move. Viktor can feel his cheeks warm a little at his own actions, but this is fine, it's not as if this position is something they haven't encountered back in their younger days during the hexgate's formation. It's a bit reminiscent if he's being honest, and it makes his chest hurt just ever so slightly as so many things are running through his head right now. His eyes will remain on Jayce. ]
We will do what we do best, Jayce. Together. [ Another small yawn before he continues. ] I have also come to realize that there is no small amount of creative and intelligent people here either. We might as well look to them for...eh, additional help.
[Jayce hums in agreement, both to him sneaking his share of sugar, and that batteries are easy. Words are becoming a little more of a struggle to form right now, as he moves to fully lay down. Viktor hasn't moved away or relinquished the couch to him, and so Jayce lays his head on Viktor's lap, quietly thrilled he's getting away with this much closeness. Viktor’s metal leg probably wouldn't be hurt from a little bit of pressure on it, right? There's just always been something reassuring at being able to rest his head on someone's lap...]
I think they’d get along great. Best friends.
[He knows what Viktor’s getting at, but the exhaustion and giddiness of his current position has his thought process getting a little silly.]
Robert’s patient even if he doesn’t seem it. But he is the local doctor, so helping him helps everyone else.
[Rigorous testing is right. This is something involving people’s brains. They can’t rush into this. But, if there’s a possibility for a solution for Viktor in this… well, they’re both more than a little desperate for that.]
I think if he doesn’t approve, Kirk could make a compelling argument for it. Without a way to manage the nanomachines, they can have unpredictable results— like with Kirk. We can’t manage them unless we build in a way for them to be managed, and we can’t detect fluctuations in Robert’s brain waves as fast as a computer can.
[Jayce finally opens his eyes again, turning his head a little so he can look up at Viktor from his place in his lap. Maybe this would make it all too intimate for Viktor and he’ll make an excuse to flee, but Jayce risks it anyway.]
We can put out a call. A joining of the best minds in Etraya.
[He says, as if he doesn’t know at least a handful of those ‘best minds’ aren’t mad at him, for one reason or another.]
I think they’d get along great. Best friends.
[He knows what Viktor’s getting at, but the exhaustion and giddiness of his current position has his thought process getting a little silly.]
Robert’s patient even if he doesn’t seem it. But he is the local doctor, so helping him helps everyone else.
[Rigorous testing is right. This is something involving people’s brains. They can’t rush into this. But, if there’s a possibility for a solution for Viktor in this… well, they’re both more than a little desperate for that.]
I think if he doesn’t approve, Kirk could make a compelling argument for it. Without a way to manage the nanomachines, they can have unpredictable results— like with Kirk. We can’t manage them unless we build in a way for them to be managed, and we can’t detect fluctuations in Robert’s brain waves as fast as a computer can.
[Jayce finally opens his eyes again, turning his head a little so he can look up at Viktor from his place in his lap. Maybe this would make it all too intimate for Viktor and he’ll make an excuse to flee, but Jayce risks it anyway.]
We can put out a call. A joining of the best minds in Etraya.
[He says, as if he doesn’t know at least a handful of those ‘best minds’ aren’t mad at him, for one reason or another.]
Mm. Best friends, is it? Scientifically speaking, it's sound enough. I doubt we have to do any testing at all. [ Amused as he murmurs that as he watches Jayce...intently because this one is so much different than his futureself that it's a bit alarming. But he has missed it; he misses things that haven't come to pass either, but this is something that he will always regret not getting enough of. ] But you're right. Helping him will help others in the long run.
[ It will potentially help me, is the unspoken thought. But Jayce isn't wrong. Viktor isn't going to let his desperation guide him this time, though. He doesn't want to make that same mistake twice, even if his lungs ache and his body feels heavy. The pains are the same as they normally are, but they also feel that much overwhelming in the sense of time. He doesn't say anything to Jayce either, now wouldn't be the time for it anyway, but when was it ever? ]
Kirk, yes. We seem to have...come to a rather profound understanding of one another. [There are a lot of similarities that Viktor isn't happy to share, but is also grateful to know someone does. A conundrum if there ever was one, but he doesn't shy away from it as he normally would have.
Viktor's been staring at Jayce the entire time, and so when Jayce finally opens his eyes, he blushes and looks away immediately. Like being caught looking at the person you love and admire from far too close, only to have them look directly back and perceive you. His hands stutter at his sides as he fiddles with the fabric of the couch.
It's something so simple and yet so intimate that Viktor's heart drops into his stomach, and his breath catches in his lungs. He does want to run, flee, put space between himself and Jayce because he's not entirely sure he'll be able to keep up the charade and just come out and say what needs to be said. To quell the aching pain in his chest and finally be free of it. But he does not. Instead, he exhales and looks impossibly tired as he does so. ]
We can and we will. [ Maybe once Jayce is asleep, he will flee and curse his indecisiveness and want to tear his hair out for being so...pathetic. But he knows Jayce would never consider him as such. ]
[ It will potentially help me, is the unspoken thought. But Jayce isn't wrong. Viktor isn't going to let his desperation guide him this time, though. He doesn't want to make that same mistake twice, even if his lungs ache and his body feels heavy. The pains are the same as they normally are, but they also feel that much overwhelming in the sense of time. He doesn't say anything to Jayce either, now wouldn't be the time for it anyway, but when was it ever? ]
Kirk, yes. We seem to have...come to a rather profound understanding of one another. [There are a lot of similarities that Viktor isn't happy to share, but is also grateful to know someone does. A conundrum if there ever was one, but he doesn't shy away from it as he normally would have.
Viktor's been staring at Jayce the entire time, and so when Jayce finally opens his eyes, he blushes and looks away immediately. Like being caught looking at the person you love and admire from far too close, only to have them look directly back and perceive you. His hands stutter at his sides as he fiddles with the fabric of the couch.
It's something so simple and yet so intimate that Viktor's heart drops into his stomach, and his breath catches in his lungs. He does want to run, flee, put space between himself and Jayce because he's not entirely sure he'll be able to keep up the charade and just come out and say what needs to be said. To quell the aching pain in his chest and finally be free of it. But he does not. Instead, he exhales and looks impossibly tired as he does so. ]
We can and we will. [ Maybe once Jayce is asleep, he will flee and curse his indecisiveness and want to tear his hair out for being so...pathetic. But he knows Jayce would never consider him as such. ]
[Jayce smiles, eyes crinkling at the corners, unable to help himself at how affectionate he must look right now. Hearing Viktor’s voice, the deadpan and dry humor of his little jokes. His steadfast determination. He has to save him. He has to. There’s no future he wants to be a part of without Viktor in it. He’s deciding that, here and now. Even if it’s nothing more than this- their conversations, their discoveries, and the occasional moment where he can lay his head in his best friend’s lap. That’s enough.]
I think I’m losing the wager here. Another few minutes and I’m definitely going to be asleep. I should get up and go home unless you want me drooling on your pants.
I think I’m losing the wager here. Another few minutes and I’m definitely going to be asleep. I should get up and go home unless you want me drooling on your pants.
You're not supposed to show your hand so openly, Jayce. [ His tone is amused again as he looks back at Jayce. Gods, he's beautiful. Is a really sudden thought to have for your partner whose head is in your lap, but this is where Viktor is right now, after everything. He sighs and shakes his head, bringing a light touch to Jayce's cheek where it lingers for probably a second too long. ]
You seem comfortable like this. [ An affectionate look returned. ]
And a little bit of drool isn't the worst of things that have gotten on my pants. [ Viktor?? Please?! He flushes because that sure...sounds suggestive. ]
Having you trek all the way back to Miss Kiramman's under the effects of sleep would be impractical when you can just sleep here. I'll wake you up in an hour or so. [ If he doesn't fall asleep himself, which he will, given the stress of it all coming to an end. ]
You seem comfortable like this. [ An affectionate look returned. ]
And a little bit of drool isn't the worst of things that have gotten on my pants. [ Viktor?? Please?! He flushes because that sure...sounds suggestive. ]
Having you trek all the way back to Miss Kiramman's under the effects of sleep would be impractical when you can just sleep here. I'll wake you up in an hour or so. [ If he doesn't fall asleep himself, which he will, given the stress of it all coming to an end. ]
I’m bad at bluffing.
[He can do it in very rare occasions, but a time like this? When everything is soft at the edges of his vision, the comfort of sleep taking him as Viktor touches his cheek, just the barest friction on his skin, and then it's gone.
Suggestive or not, Jayce's mind goes elsewhere.]
Lubricant's much worse.
[Like machine oil lubricant, obviously. That stuff's really hard to get out if you don't take care of it right away, and he's had to throw away pants that had enough soil marks. A sigh, as Jayce turns onto his side, head still in Viktor's lap.]
Just an hour, okay?
[He can do it in very rare occasions, but a time like this? When everything is soft at the edges of his vision, the comfort of sleep taking him as Viktor touches his cheek, just the barest friction on his skin, and then it's gone.
Suggestive or not, Jayce's mind goes elsewhere.]
Lubricant's much worse.
[Like machine oil lubricant, obviously. That stuff's really hard to get out if you don't take care of it right away, and he's had to throw away pants that had enough soil marks. A sigh, as Jayce turns onto his side, head still in Viktor's lap.]
Just an hour, okay?
It's a good thing you didn't venture into Zaun more often. [ Jayce would have been eaten alive, honestly. But Viktor sounds and looks fond as he says it.
His face also contorts into something of embarrassment with the words lubricant, and Viktor's own mind goes elsewhere for a second or two before he coughs lightly into his hand and huffs. Machine oil lubricant, obviously. ]
Just an hour, Jayce. Sleep. [ Does he absentmindedly run his hand through Jayce's hair for a second or two? Yes, yes he does. He doesn't really register that he's doing it but it's something of a soothing motion for them both, probably. Is this normal lab partner behavior? Absolutely.
He hums a little, and they are definitely not getting woken up within the hour because Viktor will most certainly without a doubt pass out as well. But they get an A for effort?? ]
His face also contorts into something of embarrassment with the words lubricant, and Viktor's own mind goes elsewhere for a second or two before he coughs lightly into his hand and huffs. Machine oil lubricant, obviously. ]
Just an hour, Jayce. Sleep. [ Does he absentmindedly run his hand through Jayce's hair for a second or two? Yes, yes he does. He doesn't really register that he's doing it but it's something of a soothing motion for them both, probably. Is this normal lab partner behavior? Absolutely.
He hums a little, and they are definitely not getting woken up within the hour because Viktor will most certainly without a doubt pass out as well. But they get an A for effort?? ]
We know a few things about her already that might make this easier. One: she isn’t subtle. If there’s someone she’s close to, it should be pretty obvious at some point. The only reason she was kept hidden from Piltover for the most part before Progress Day was because of staged coverups. And I doubt, even with Silco here, he’s going to put resources behind hiding who she’s friends with.
[He’d be wrong, of course. Silco would definitely do that. But Jinx once out of the box, is very hard to put back into the box.]
So we just keep an eye out. Hopefully whomever she gets close to, they’re more open to reason than she is.
[He’d be wrong, of course. Silco would definitely do that. But Jinx once out of the box, is very hard to put back into the box.]
So we just keep an eye out. Hopefully whomever she gets close to, they’re more open to reason than she is.
[ When Viktor does answer, he does not sound well at all, almost as if he's just finished coughing up some blood, but that's not important right now!! He also sounds exhausted, as if working all day and night is having an adverse effect on his health, hm. ]
What is it? [ He doesn't know anything about the impending catastrophe that is just waiting to happen. ]
What is it? [ He doesn't know anything about the impending catastrophe that is just waiting to happen. ]
[Yeah, that derails anything he was going to talk about. He quickly lies instead:]
-We're out of milk. Where are you?
[Okay, considering everything that's about to happen, the mansion nor the lab is probably safe right now. Third location, third location...
Harold invited him to the Library once.]
-We're out of milk. Where are you?
[Okay, considering everything that's about to happen, the mansion nor the lab is probably safe right now. Third location, third location...
Harold invited him to the Library once.]
You're interrupting my work to tell me we're out of milk? [ Jayce you should never have been on the council because you are a shit liar, my god. Unfortunately, Viktor is at one of the places that is not safe because he practically lives there right now... ]
The lab and you're lying. [ So it must be something quite serious. ]
The lab and you're lying. [ So it must be something quite serious. ]
Why?
[ He sounds...almost disappointed but maybe more confused than anything else. ] I'm in the middle of something...
[ For his own personal project. He is also starting to sound a bit annoyed. ] Does it have to be in-person? Why not just say over the network?
[ He sounds...almost disappointed but maybe more confused than anything else. ] I'm in the middle of something...
[ For his own personal project. He is also starting to sound a bit annoyed. ] Does it have to be in-person? Why not just say over the network?
It is not exactly made for traveling. It is...delicate. [ He sighs, which is followed by another bout of coughing. Before he finally sounds like he's clattering to get up from his seat. ]
Jayce. [ What is that supposed to mean?! ]
You will need to explain that. The library, then.
Jayce. [ What is that supposed to mean?! ]
You will need to explain that. The library, then.
You don't...need to do that.
[ But he probably is already on his way, so Viktor will sit back down and simply wait for the other to arrive. Whatever mess Jayce was involved in seems to be drastic, or at least big enough that he thinks people are listening to their conversations.
When Jayce does arrive, Viktor looks just as bad as he sounds?? Those eyebags sure are something. He will tiredly get to his feet. ] Didn't run into any of your supposed listeners, did you?
[ Is he joking or being serious?? Unsure?! ] Let's go then. So you can tell me what this is all about...
[ But he probably is already on his way, so Viktor will sit back down and simply wait for the other to arrive. Whatever mess Jayce was involved in seems to be drastic, or at least big enough that he thinks people are listening to their conversations.
When Jayce does arrive, Viktor looks just as bad as he sounds?? Those eyebags sure are something. He will tiredly get to his feet. ] Didn't run into any of your supposed listeners, did you?
[ Is he joking or being serious?? Unsure?! ] Let's go then. So you can tell me what this is all about...
[A wince at making Viktor go anywhere so quickly, given how badly he looks but also... probably a good idea to get him out of the lab, for multiple reasons. Not having fresh air probably isn't doing him any good.]
Haven't run into anyone so far.
[Might be only a matter of time.]
You know how I... might talk too much?
Haven't run into anyone so far.
[Might be only a matter of time.]
You know how I... might talk too much?
Mm. [ Ah. So that's what this is about. ]
What happened, Jayce? [ He doesn't ask 'what did you say', because being in a place with people from varying worlds means that one's words have the chance to be misconstrued all too easily. ]
What happened, Jayce? [ He doesn't ask 'what did you say', because being in a place with people from varying worlds means that one's words have the chance to be misconstrued all too easily. ]
[He completely sags, covering his face with both his hands, dragging them up into his hair and curling his fingers into small fists that tugs at his hair.]
I talked about Jinx having a gemstone to the wrong person. Now everyone's planning on retaliation.
I talked about Jinx having a gemstone to the wrong person. Now everyone's planning on retaliation.
[ That...certainly is something. His own shoulders sag at hearing that. ] What exactly did you say that would...cause this?
[ Perhaps if they figured out the root cause, they could potentially solve it by...detailing the capabilities of the gemstone. ]
[ Perhaps if they figured out the root cause, they could potentially solve it by...detailing the capabilities of the gemstone. ]
[Jayce sighs and shows Viktor what was said, rather than summarize it and leave out details. By the time Viktor looks back at him, he will be squatting on the floor with his face back in his hands.]
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