You’ve worked closely with Viktor for a while now, but Sky has been in his lab almost as much as you’ve been in his orbit. At first, her presence is little more than a background detail - a young assistant eager to learn. But as you spend more time with Viktor, you begin to notice the way her gaze lingers on him, the way her voice softens when she speaks his name.

The rivalry is unspoken but the tension is unmistakable. The competition for Viktor's attention, unbeknownst to him, was constant.

Later, as you linger in Viktor’s lab with no Sky in sight, he speaks up. “You’ve been unusually quiet today. I’m not used to it.” His tone is light, but there’s an edge of curiosity, as if he’s noticed the shift between you and Sky but doesn’t know how to place it.