[viktor offers a smile back, the meaning in it a silent conversation of agreement. they're here and maybe more so the boy is here. it's as happy an ending as this could have and sometimes in the trench that was something that needed to be grasped desperately. viktor certainly will, remembering all of it in his moments of frustration with the research, with the state of things.
megumi speaks to the child and viktor nods in agreement with that assessment, a touch impressed with how good he is with the child.] It is natural. [he assures, and watches as the boy seems to look for something.
or someone.
viktor manages to keep his face neutral as worst case scenarios play in his head. the trouble with beasthood aside from slaying the beasts is how often the beasts themselves have torn apart anyone nearby for their transformation. people they cared about, people trying to help. parents, siblings, anything.]
Who are you looking for? [he decides to ask, glancing at the bell in his hands. hell, maybe the kid was out looking for his cat. either way viktor desperately hopes there's a family they'll be bringing the boy back to and not a tragedy.] We can certainly help you find them.
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megumi speaks to the child and viktor nods in agreement with that assessment, a touch impressed with how good he is with the child.] It is natural. [he assures, and watches as the boy seems to look for something.
or someone.
viktor manages to keep his face neutral as worst case scenarios play in his head. the trouble with beasthood aside from slaying the beasts is how often the beasts themselves have torn apart anyone nearby for their transformation. people they cared about, people trying to help. parents, siblings, anything.]
Who are you looking for? [he decides to ask, glancing at the bell in his hands. hell, maybe the kid was out looking for his cat. either way viktor desperately hopes there's a family they'll be bringing the boy back to and not a tragedy.] We can certainly help you find them.