It was a late night in the lab. Only you and Viktor remained in the room, the both of you experimenting with various elements and techniques. He held your hands, your back pressed against him as he partially leaned on you for support without his crutch. As you two whipped up another concoction, he held them slow and steady as you poured the liquid into a vial.

“Your hands shake a lot.” Viktor chuckled lightly. “Keep them still. No worries.” He reassured you. The two of you had been goofing around all night but this.. the closeness felt different.