[He doesn't respond verbally this time, little more than a relieved sort of smile and the echoing ambience of the city to punctuate Viktor's statement.
That touch returns to Viktor's shoulder as they walk. Less comfort, this time, and more a response to that openness, a firm understanding of Viktor turning his back and choosing to ignore what would otherwise be an aching desire of his heart. The desire from Viktor to not be alone, however brittle in its start, is not left to the heart, and not something Vakama wants to ignore in the silence of the space. It is mutual, after all.]
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That touch returns to Viktor's shoulder as they walk. Less comfort, this time, and more a response to that openness, a firm understanding of Viktor turning his back and choosing to ignore what would otherwise be an aching desire of his heart. The desire from Viktor to not be alone, however brittle in its start, is not left to the heart, and not something Vakama wants to ignore in the silence of the space. It is mutual, after all.]
...Then you need only to ask.
[He will not be left unanswered.]