Xander's grip on Viktor's hand tightened just a touch. As much as he wanted to insist that he would return and do all he wanted to with Jayce — that was not something he could promise or even truly know at all.

"Perhaps he will arrive here some day, and you might continue your experiments. He sounds like a very good friend to have."

The carriage began to slow, and a polite knock from their driver told them they had arrived at their destination. Xander looked down at their linked fingers and exhaled an amused little sigh.

"Seems we have arrived. Shall we continue this conversation outside, then?"