"Distasteful is a mild way to put what these ridiculous events force us through," Viktor says dryly, then curls his fingers around Shen Yuan's hand. He cannot hope enough this works, for the man's sake. It is... starting to look grim.

"Yes, from what I understand. And close our eyes." Which he does, letting his eyes slip shut. When both their eyes are closed the ritual will trigger, taking them to wherever Shen Yuan's nightmares lead.