[Viktor both furrows and quirks such eyebrows at Jayce for that,]

I can do without the enrichment, Jayce. [They are definitely in an enclosure right now, but maybe don't treat him like a pet lizard.

Viktor's harsher look promptly softens at Jayce's secondary sentiment.

How long had Viktor been dead, gone, or just... changed beyond recognition to Jayce? It gives him such a heartache to see Jayce a mess over him. And to be so openly cherishing having Viktor back. What does he even do with this!?

A huff, that's really it. Viktor squeezes Jayce once more with both hands. Only the topmost one slides away, curiously moving towards to door of the van. Not quite opening it to peek out, just yet... he speaks hushed,]

We have much to discuss, but in time. It sounds like... things have calmed. I'm going to take a look, hold your breath. [no noise, if they can help it. Viktor very slowly swings the back door of van open an inch, just enough to see out of. Hm...

A shield, yes, that's what he believed he heard. Has it blocked out the monsters, or merely trapped them inside a cage with them? Judging from the lack of any screaming or explosions,]

It would seem we're safe. There is a barrier up around us.