[But then, of course, why bring him here in the first place, if they were going to expend extra resources to keep him alive? It's only fuel for his theory that they search for desirable occupations or skillsets, rather than individuals.
He doesn't expect this kind of reassurance from Mel, and it does occur to him that she likely feels some amount of guilt, for the political situation of their home and Viktor's place in it. All of that, though, doesn't seem to matter as long as they're here.]
I've never been very good at this. But, I'm grateful.
[ Beneath the gold and gilded edges of her armor, she knows she has a heart, because she feels as easily as anyone else. But time has allowed her to build too many walls, keep too much distance, and Mel has fallen out of practice with things like friendship and the intimacy of support. In this, however, she doesn't want to have regrets. She has too many of those already. ]
I'll see you again when you return. I'll make sure you have better tea and coffee waiting for you in the lab this time.
I take issue with the quality, which I will be rectifying. The coffee's flavor is weak and it's no wonder that all of you are having multiple cups to stave off exhaustion.
[ You are wandering off to Patho-Gen in 24 hours, sir. ]
And words are a waste on people who need action. The people here are struggling as it is. They don't need someone to tell them it'll be all right; they need us to do something about it.
I have ideas. But I don't have the influence I had in Piltover, nor the money. And I am no more qualified than anyone else to push people in any direction considering what I've neglected back home.
[ She can't even imagine what Viktor's are, but it's not her place to ask. She and Jayce have circled this drain before, naming some of the things they wished they could have done differently. Of course Viktor must carry some of his own. ]
In that, we are of the same mind. For as long as we are here, if there's anything we're able to do, then I'd like to try.
[ She doesn't have the same barriers Viktor has. He is running on borrowed time, as it were. But for her, she knows the moment she's revealed to be a mage in Piltover, she will need to leave, and any efforts she may have affected on the city will be lost. What she does in Karteria may not repair what she has neglected in Piltover, but at the very least, she can work to build something better while she can. ]
Which is why I cannot - and would not - deter you from it. I also can't fault Jayce's nerves over your safety being in the hands of the people who brought us here.
But there is no other option at this time, either.
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[But then, of course, why bring him here in the first place, if they were going to expend extra resources to keep him alive? It's only fuel for his theory that they search for desirable occupations or skillsets, rather than individuals.
He doesn't expect this kind of reassurance from Mel, and it does occur to him that she likely feels some amount of guilt, for the political situation of their home and Viktor's place in it. All of that, though, doesn't seem to matter as long as they're here.]
I've never been very good at this. But, I'm grateful.
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[ Beneath the gold and gilded edges of her armor, she knows she has a heart, because she feels as easily as anyone else. But time has allowed her to build too many walls, keep too much distance, and Mel has fallen out of practice with things like friendship and the intimacy of support. In this, however, she doesn't want to have regrets. She has too many of those already. ]
I'll see you again when you return. I'll make sure you have better tea and coffee waiting for you in the lab this time.
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[ And if that means working on funds for their work, for amenities, and fuel to keep them going, then that's just going to be how it is. ]
And we'll work on getting better equipment.
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[ Actually helping people, finding alternative food and energy sources. Helping them with the Katalyth problem. Being a source of hope. ]
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[ You are wandering off to Patho-Gen in 24 hours, sir. ]
And words are a waste on people who need action. The people here are struggling as it is. They don't need someone to tell them it'll be all right; they need us to do something about it.
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Words make things happen. Push people in the right direction, or provide an opportunity. Something I was never very good at.
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I have ideas. But I don't have the influence I had in Piltover, nor the money. And I am no more qualified than anyone else to push people in any direction considering what I've neglected back home.
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I'll consider it. I'm trying to avoid repeating my previous mistakes.
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I know. We're all sitting with our regrets.
[ She can't even imagine what Viktor's are, but it's not her place to ask. She and Jayce have circled this drain before, naming some of the things they wished they could have done differently. Of course Viktor must carry some of his own. ]
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It's why I want to help this place. I can't make things right for our home, but here...there is still a chance.
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[ She doesn't have the same barriers Viktor has. He is running on borrowed time, as it were. But for her, she knows the moment she's revealed to be a mage in Piltover, she will need to leave, and any efforts she may have affected on the city will be lost. What she does in Karteria may not repair what she has neglected in Piltover, but at the very least, she can work to build something better while she can. ]
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But there is no other option at this time, either.
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