[viktor can't help a little laugh, humorless as he shakes his head.] This place... people are prone to generosity. In truth it always makes me suspicious, even if I agree help should be given when one is able to. It's just rare the world agrees, wouldn't you say?

[it's almost more to himself, and then after a pause he holds out his hand.] Apparently we just need to grasp hands and close our eyes. [it's probably clear he doesn't think this will work, and it's probably why he hasn't bothered trying it. it's too simple and odd, with little explanation of what happens next.

but... they can try. so he'll try.]