Viktor smiles faintly. Meeting each other was a very positive turn for both of them.

"Yes, of course. He is my best friend to this day. Our work faced many trials after that, and now it seems we won't accomplish what we wanted to before my death, but no matter our successes or failures, we had one another. He fretted over me often and worked hard to try to find a cure."

Jayce will likely be the only person at Viktor's deathbed, save perhaps Heimerdinger. But that's alright- that's all he needs.