[viktor smiles because the very first thing he thinks is this tie pal chooses is going to be grey or pointedly ugly, the second thing being 'if it makes you happy.' it makes him even consider not abusing this for a whole few moments. alas, he thinks pal is quite handsome and even he is weak to aesthetics on occasion.]

It's your own fault for being handsome. [he dismisses. but he is back with the water, new record, sitting carefully on the edge of the bed beside pal and offering it to him. drinking it will make viktor feel better, a simple solution after waves of complex problems. dehydrated, water. if only it were so easy elsewhere.

still the glasses treatment gets a shake of the head- yeah, they need to be prepared to get pal another pair, this man is an absolute menace. his hand rests on pal's back, a point of contact as he considers how to describe todoroki.]

He's a very serious young man who seemed earnestly touched by the simple act of inviting him to weekly dinner with me and Allen. You are invited to those too, by the way, it's mostly a ruse to make sure they both eat somewhat properly. Oh, his world has professional heroes like a comic book. It's absolutely fascinating.