[have a face back, sir.] A bad defense. Even my unhinged other self could see it. Though I think he was less rational about it than he'd like to admit.

[yeah, idiot likes his boyfriend(?) not soul ripped in half, which viktor isn't entirely sure what these two are but that seems close enough. it's amusing and sweet to think even so changed he'd be drawn to pal, but he'll leave those thoughts be for now. still too unsettled that his pal is technically just... vanished for an unknown period of time.

that accusation gets a snort despite himself.] I know. I am routinely devastated by what a sap I've become.

I never thought I'd marry. Palamedes- you as well, I suppose- always seemed the more romantic type. Books and questionable poetry.