It's easy for people to look the other way when the blade isn't raised above their own heads. [viktor nods, lips thin. obviously it's a matter that bothers him a lot since he came here, one people didn't always quite get. vi seems to grasp it, in a way that makes him ease and feels familiar. that edge of endless frustration with the status quo, so to speak.

his lips quirk, at all of it. very good to hear she'll help, but also-] It is. Honestly I think it's something I've missed since before I came here.

[at least he had sky, or his visits down, but still. it's nice compared to how jinx in their brief meeting looked at him like he was a traitor, and he couldn't blame her

but there's a festival and he brushes the thoughts aside, amused as he pulls out a lighter he holds out to her.] I am a man of my word. We need to fire off a test now anyway, so have your pick.

[should he trust her... well, he is, so there you go. he can direct and keep an eye on things it's probably fine.]