"Are the weight and balance okay? I sort of had to guess, just based on watching you use this cane. If anything feels off, let me know and I'll fix it immediately -- "

But his ramble is broken off by the look on Viktor's face. Something soft and vulnerable. A little scared, perhaps, for reasons Jayce can't begin to fathom.

"Hey," he says softly, stepping closer to touch Viktor's shoulder. "I'm happy to. Considering the old one was sacrificed for our project, it's the least I could do, really."