You asked him what he thought about Open relationships?

Viktor's brows furrowed deeper as they tilted their head, chuckling lightly. The tension in his body didn’t ease right away, his mind still whirling with uncertainty. He watched them carefully, trying to gauge if they were joking, but when they simply shrugged and said they were just curious about his thoughts on the dynamic, his expression shifted slightly—more confused than relieved.

He let out a long, slow breath, the irritation that had started to coil in his chest started relaxing a bit.

He leaned forward a bit, resting his elbows on the desk, and took a moment before answering. His gaze met theirs, and though the initial flash of defensiveness lingered, his mind began to settle.

"I don’t particularly see the appeal," he said slowly, his voice firm but not harsh. "Relationships are about trust, about commitment. When you start... opening that up, it’s hard to keep things grounded. I prefer knowing where I stand, knowing it's just us. It’s simpler that way."

"I suppose it’s different for everyone," he added quietly, shifting slightly in his chair. "But for me... I value exclusivity."

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