He's right, V. Besides--your design, my metalwork, our calculations--it's going to work. Even if it's not perfect, they're going to see everything that makes it worthwhile.

[A strange look flickered across Viktor's face before whatever thought sparked it was quickly dismissed.]

I...yes. Even if we fail, it will still be known to both cities that people are trying. That is...significant. Merit to imperfections. [He shook his head in an attempt to clear frantic thoughts, huffing out a sharp breath.] You go on ahead with the filter, Jayce. I will meet you behind the stage shortly, I just...need a minute.

Sure thing, V. [He laid a hand briefly on his partner's shoulder with a brilliant smile Viktor could only bring himself to shakily return, before the taller of the two picked the crate of metal up and carried it towards the courtyard.]