[Yes, that sounds familiar to him, though of course Hextech was meant to wrest magic out of the hands of a chosen few. Though he can scarcely imagine a world where everyone can use magic (outside of this one, of course), he’s more than familiar with exploitative governments and short-sighted people who don’t know the real cost of what they’re doing.

As indignant as he wants to be about Cid’s intrusion, it’s…nice to hear someone talk about an airship, for once. Viktor lingers in the doorway of the kitchenette, not quite ready to have this conversation in front of a couple of locals. ]

No. I understand. Much of my work involves the technological harnessing of arcane forces--magic. The possibilities were...nearly limitless.