I've always focused on the bigger picture, perhaps to my detriment. [viktor admits as he considers that, eyes moving from the spectacle to how happy rio is watching it.

in the trench those moments had even more of a practical use, given corruption and its mental erosion. still, he realizes the lesson should probably be enjoying the moment rather than assessing how that enjoyment could be beneficial in the long term.

he's learning, sort of.] I suppose that is the point of tonight. Palamedes worries over his own group and wanted to offer a reprieve.