[to be entirely honest viktor things he deserves a reward for keeping a straight face. maybe he missed his calling in acting, because watching pal mock the oversight body in front of their door? finally seeing camilla exert her influence and the charming little silent conversation that follows? not even cracking a smile is painful.

all he can do is keep a bland watch on proceedings as best as he can manage, though he cannot help meeting camilla's eyes when she regards him so suspiciously.

this is just a memory, he could likely get away with simply telling the truth, but he'd rather not be whisked away for the finale of this odd waking dream. maybe better to make himself a puzzle, just to see how this younger pal reacts.]

I'm afraid it would be better if I did not tell you the answer to that. [hey, it's the truth. that it can mean so many things is just a fun perk of the truth.] But please, do not stop me from a well earned rant on the slog of bureaucracy.