[viktor can't help a snort at that.] I know, whenever you pull it on me I find it incredibly effective in getting me to speak. [tone a touch fond there, and dry. if it works it works. friendship is a hell of a drug, it turns out.

but he takes another bite of his food as he listens, head tilting in thought. when he swallows he places the rest of the vdolky down for the moment, giving allen some more privacy by keeping his gaze thoughtfully on it.]

The wrong decision for yourself or for him? Or perhaps both of you? [a pause.] Regardless, you could always invite him to stay here from time to time, if he would not wish to move himself. That would not be so difficult, would it? I stay over here often enough when working.

[of course he suspects there's more to this with the pair but still.]