[—Whereas Viktor refuses to accept this, either at face value or as something that cannot be changed. He nods to her suggestion; the crystals neither grant nor prevent them access to anything, anyway.]
Agreed.
[After a mild double take at her miserable expression, a little closer, quieter,]
no subject
Agreed.
[After a mild double take at her miserable expression, a little closer, quieter,]
Whatever this is, we will figure it out.