Course. I do this all the time back home. Umbra can help, too. He's got a good nose. [ Not specifying Umbra is a dog, Noctis? Helpful. ]
What about squeaking?
I got in an accident when I was a kid. Spinal injury. [ That took forever to type. He hates talking about this, but — ] I can explain more when I see you.
You regularly find yourself picking through garbage with your acquaintance with a good nose?
[ He's teasing, but he is curious. Most people don't do good deeds in his experience, but it seems like this young man is possessed of a desire to prove him wrong. ]
I will endeavor to make sure you do not squeak, rattle, or groan.
I see. Have you considered a brace for your spine as well? I used to wear one and am quite familiar with them. I had a twisted spine for most of my life.
Yeah. Technically we're hunters, but we travel a lot and help people out with stuff. My Our country's in the middle of a war, so there's lots of places that need support.
[ That text actually makes him smile. Viktor's sense of humor reminds him of Ignis. ]
You're a real pal.
Sorry you had to go through that too. It sucks. [ He hesitates, debating. ] How long did you have to wear it?
You would be the first to accuse me of that in a long time.
It does indeed suck. [ There's something ridiculous about reducing it down to something so simple and yet it is comforting in a way. ] I had to wear it every day until I replaced my entire spine.
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What about squeaking?
I got in an accident when I was a kid. Spinal injury. [ That took forever to type. He hates talking about this, but — ] I can explain more when I see you.
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[ He's teasing, but he is curious. Most people don't do good deeds in his experience, but it seems like this young man is possessed of a desire to prove him wrong. ]
I will endeavor to make sure you do not squeak, rattle, or groan.
I see. Have you considered a brace for your spine as well? I used to wear one and am quite familiar with them. I had a twisted spine for most of my life.
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MyOur country's in the middle of a war, so there's lots of places that need support.[ That text actually makes him smile. Viktor's sense of humor reminds him of Ignis. ]
You're a real pal.
Sorry you had to go through that too. It sucks. [ He hesitates, debating. ] How long did you have to wear it?
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You would be the first to accuse me of that in a long time.
It does indeed suck. [ There's something ridiculous about reducing it down to something so simple and yet it is comforting in a way. ] I had to wear it every day until I replaced my entire spine.
Not the answer you were hoping for, I assume.
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Bad? I could call you something different if you want.
[ Yeesh. ] Not exactly, but if it worked. What's the recovery time like for that?
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No. It is just an unfamiliar sentiment.
By then, I had installed a pain inhibitor and had already replaced much of my chest cavity. Even then, it took four months to fully recover.