[ His expression remains cool and patient; none of this comes as much surprise. It's that next bit— the I am sorry— that startles him. For a moment he is wrong-footed and silent in the wake of receiving pity in the same breath he's being damned.
But Viktor rises, and John lets him. He steps away, leaving Viktor's notebook untouched on the table. ]
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But Viktor rises, and John lets him. He steps away, leaving Viktor's notebook untouched on the table. ]
Well. Good chat, then.
[ Ha ha. ]