[the question is will viktor have the strength and willpower not to gossip about all this with palamedes later. can he be that much of a bro to allen. probably, but it will pain him.

regardless viktor nods.] Vulnerability is a frightening thing. If it were not for Jayce's influence over the years I am sure I would not have confessed to Palamedes.

[he moves to open the oven, the smell a delight that fills the kitchen even more when he does. he hopes it isn't too obvious and pointed to say,] And here it is important, is it not? To be vulnerable with those you can trust.