[He understands the look Viktor gives and lets out a "fuck". Jason was really hoping that his state was just a hallucination. The fact that Esfir manifested herself and has been by his side this whole time had been enough to worry him-- she usually only shows herself when he really needs her.

Jason takes the thermos and settles on his couch. Esfir immediately settles on his lap]

I don't know. I was makin' my way through the place just fine. Then I was goin' up the stairs of the tower and I heard this music. I think that's what fucked with me. I'm not sure, I started tripping some serious balls. The corruption kickin' in, I guess.