[viktor leans his head against pal's for a moment in something like thanks for that. honestly it's funny how he finds this simple sitting together just as rewarding as the borderline makeouts of before, maybe this romance business really did have something going for it.]

They are utilities, and given I am sure you have pockets solely for notebooks and pens you stole I know you're aware of them. [pal gets a little tap to his head to punctuate that.] Besides, you already bend your glasses enough on your own, you do not need the help of carrying them around without a case to help with that.

[he's already thinking of ways the case can be multifunctional too- maybe a space for an emergency blood vial? there'd be room for that. something to consider.

he makes a face at networking- dear gods not again, he escaped that please let him live his best life here- before pausing to consider jayce's potential arrival.] I think so, or at least I think it's a very distinct possibility. Jayce is... hm, he has always been a man who demands attention without trying. I would not be shocked if this place noticed him too.

And I would like you to meet him. He would like you, I think.