"Er.. company is fine. If youd indulge me."

He should probably have some tea. He doesnt take good care of himself.

"Silco asked to meet with me. And I came to visit an old friend. Its not often I get to come down here.."

He holds his cane. Seemingly a little nervous. Or maybe hes not used to waiting around.

"I dont want to trouble you, Miss Caitlyn. Erm.. Im not even sure Jayce will be back."

—pride and enthusiasm in that tired voice. Viktor knew it was her, of course. But he was no threat. He was a scientist, not a soldier.

"Ah.. a great shame. We had many ideas sketched in that book. I could have used the reminders."

Viktor finds somewhere to sit. A grunt leaves him.

"I won't pretend to understand you, Jinx. We dont know one another. But, you cracked hextech. I had doubts that anyone could."
There is a strange—

"Of course. Miss Caitlyn, if you see Jayce, tell him I am waiting at the lab. Please."

He offered a small and kind smile. Viktor wasnt well, that news spread like wildfire. He wished Jayce was around more.

It was done. Once the metal cools he shows how to adjust the clasp. Handing it back carefully.

"You stole that..? I would very much like it back. It was Jayce's."

He grows a little quiet.

"Not many know that. Just that I am a scientist. Hn.. the fame doesnt appeal to me."

—into something more manageable for someone with.. large hands like Vi.

"Of course."

He takes it. Viktor might have actually been the better option for such delicate work.
He takes the clasp to his desk and sits down. He sets the locket in a gentle vice to hold it. With his goggles on he begins to work on the clasp. Using a torch to warm the metal, tools to modify it—

"It will take only a moment."

He offered his hand to her to take the clasp. His desk was nearby so she could watch.

"Ah.. hn-in that case, I could modify it. Though I understand if you'd rather wait."

"Hn.. it is the thought that counts more than the item itself. She will love it."

Viktor reassured with a small smile.
"I trust youre waiting for Jayce to make some final tweaks? Im not sure how much I could assist with it."

"That is very sweet Miss Caitlyn. Vi is very sentimental from my very brief interactions with her. She will love it."

He confirmed. His gaze on the locket. Seeing it in her hands.

"Very beautiful."