The first time, yes. [ Not an option he says but it is a damning truth that they both will have to consider. Viktor looks at Jayce as he grabs him with both hands, weariness in his eyes, but also a strained apology as well.
He knows the word Jayce doesn't speak, and it's written clearly in his expression as well. ]
I found someone new, too. His name's Peter— works in all the right areas we're looking for. Nanotechnology, artificial intelligence, coding... With him, Kirk, maybe Accelerator— [Not Harold.] —we'll make it work.
[He forces a smile onto his face, like he's done before.]
Ah. I believe we've spoken before as well, on the train. He was quite talented and smart, too. I have no qualms about him helping, either, if you think he could help us.
[ He knows a forced smile when he sees one, and he can tell Jayce is stressed out. So for some much-needed levity, he'll try a subject change. ]
For now. Let's go to the library. I would like to see what this television is that you mentioned.
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[Jayce is quick to say, both hands on Viktor now, like if he could just hold onto him physically, he'll never lose him.]
Even if it did reset, when someone dies here, they still lose something. A memory, a sense. What if you go blind, what if you forget... [me?]
[He lets the unsaid word hang in the air, lips twitching in an unstable frown, like he's holding back another emotional flood.]
We'll get it right the first time.
[If he says it enough times, it'll come true, like a wish on a star.]
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He knows the word Jayce doesn't speak, and it's written clearly in his expression as well. ]
We have help. So I have no doubts that we will.
no subject
[He forces a smile onto his face, like he's done before.]
no subject
[ He knows a forced smile when he sees one, and he can tell Jayce is stressed out. So for some much-needed levity, he'll try a subject change. ]
For now. Let's go to the library. I would like to see what this television is that you mentioned.