Hm... dare I ask about that pressure, or what has troubled all these teenagers so? It is perfectly fine if you prefer not to speak of it. [they are just relaxing, and he gets the distinct impression the answer isn't a fun story for leisurely couch cuddling.

his lips quirk at paul apparently being a fan, because pal likes him- it's sweet, to think of pal just mentioning that casually to a friend. paul also sounds like the good sort of friend to have, raising him firmly in viktor's opinion already.] If he's a good friend to you then I like him as well, we'll start on even ground. [a pause and he exhales, amused.] Bah, I swear I wasn't always this sentimental.

[lies, he just doesn't squash it with pal.] Yes, wouldn't want them to think of it as a challenge. Maybe I'll put Rio's bed by the door so they'll have no way of squeezing the chalkboard through even if they do sneak in.