[viktor grins a little at that.] I know, I wouldn't have expected it at first. He is an odd man. [and there's that fondness again, gross.] I suppose it isn't terribly surprising. He cares about people a great deal and has a flair for the dramatic. Love stories are a good outlet for both.

[ah, that question has viktor schooling his expression because now he's more sure than ever allen is trying to figure himself out. who could it be, he wonders? miss stone or todoroki? they seem the closest to him.

hm. well regardless, he considers how to answer that before saying,] Not particularly. I had other worries, but in terms of our friendship I trust Palamedes to be honest with me, and I trusted our friendship could survive the awkwardness of a rejection.

And yes, I suppose it is. In truth? There came a point where it felt like lying to him to pretend my feelings were purely platonic. I did not like that feeling, so in that way it felt right. [a pause] Not that I think it is lying to have a crush, mind you. Simply... we have always been open with each other, I suppose.