That is very true. It may be the only chance many have. [viktor answers, and does think of the fact his own life wouldn't have lasted more than a couple of months more back home. thinks of palamedes who died in his home as well and dragged himself back, of others who have let a similar story slip.

hm, not good party talk, he thinks. the point of this was to give the teenagers a break, not speak of mortality.

so he glances over with an almost apologetic quirk to his lips, refocusing.] At the very least eliminating the need to kill beasts would help cut blood pollution, which is a matter that will need to occur eventually if there's ever to be a serious attempt at rebuilding. In one way or the other it all ties together, between the sea, the blood and the beasts. Rather a dangerous balancing act.

[the comment about the party makes him snort, leaning in slightly to conspiratorially say,] Please, you are making it bearable. I hate parties. If it was not for Palamedes I would be in my lab as we speak. Thank you for sparing me small talk or party games.