Viktor makes a little oh sound as Skan explains how he's been treated. How awful, and relatable.

"I cannot say I fully understand, but... I have always been an outsider... Looked down on. Even now." While he doesn't have the experience of being seen as an animal, exactly, he's always been othered and isolated because of his disability, and people in Piltover view those from the Undercity as less than human. Even his own beloved research partner had called Zaunites dangerous. To Viktor's face, knowing he is one.

"I am glad we can help each other." He has every intention of repaying Skan, and ensuring that he never feels alone. If they're alone, they can at least be loners together.

Viktor doesn't move much in the restraints, and he sticks his crutch firmly between his body and Skan's- if he loses that, he's screwed.

"Yes. Ready." He grabs tightly to Skan's body, gripping his feathers.