[the cut off gets a snort from viktor and a genuine smile.] My thoughts exactly. [probably in the same, censored and colorful language.

he waves a hand.] Once they realized it could make them profit he was lauded a hero. Incredible how quickly moral outrage can shift with the right incentive.[dry but also a touch bitter, deep down.

teaching though, that's better.] Oh, that's an excellent alternative. What have you settled on here in the Trench? [maybe more teaching? maybe research? it's a wild shift, adjusting here.]