"It sounds like he was a great and noble man who will be remembered by many. He will live on through his legacy." Which is something Viktor can't say for himself. He'll be forgotten soon, if he isn't already.

"No, that's--" Viktor coughs. "That's alright." More coughs rip through his chest, and he stops walking to lean on his crutch until the fit passes. Unfortunately, once it does, he feels quite dizzy, and staggers slightly.