[viktor's in the middle of ranting to palamedes about something (an equation not working out, and of course pal is very used to this particular pattern by now no doubt. viktor hits a snag, gets a touch sulky about it and vents himself into figuring out the problem then is in a fantastic mood for the rest of the day.) when the text comes through. he pulls out his omni, a little 'oh' before he's grabbing his cane from wherever he left it leaning.]
Later- [he waves a hand. the venting will continue until moral improves, aka he figures things out. either way let's get going, time for science.]
My apologies. [he offers about the delay as he comes in.] But welcome. Now- ah, what do you prefer being called?
[he's aware there's a lot of titles and what not the man seems to use, so best to make sure he isn't crossing some line. the cultural melting pot that was zaun taught him that much, and he leans on his cane as rio, the very large axolotl thing sits beside him. he resists the urge to roll his eyes that she's here, he knows she's just being nosy about the newcomer.]
I AM FINALLY HERE i research buds!
Later- [he waves a hand. the venting will continue until moral improves, aka he figures things out. either way let's get going, time for science.]
My apologies. [he offers about the delay as he comes in.] But welcome. Now- ah, what do you prefer being called?
[he's aware there's a lot of titles and what not the man seems to use, so best to make sure he isn't crossing some line. the cultural melting pot that was zaun taught him that much, and he leans on his cane as rio, the very large axolotl thing sits beside him. he resists the urge to roll his eyes that she's here, he knows she's just being nosy about the newcomer.]