[Blue's eyes fall to the extended hand, his own still staying in place, fingers curling in a bit.]

So...it is a matter of minds, is it. [minds and blood and all the fell influences of this place. maybe he really was fated to be the one standing here.

he closes his eyes for a beat, exhaling in a sigh before looking Viktor in the eye again.]

My natural abilities...let me see into the hearts and minds of others. It's a power that's much stronger when I can touch someone directly.

That may be what is necessary. [a slight pause.] Are you willing to risk it?