Hmm. I had anticipated the need for an assistant to be able to hand me tools, but I would be doing the bulk of the work myself.
[ It comes out casual, with a hint of a shrug. ]
You have not told me explicitly what your Viktor did to attempt to cure his own illness, save that it involved magic. I assume he did not think of needing surgery, and thus, did not study it. I, however, have been studying anatomy and surgical techniques for a few years now, in anticipation of needing the knowledge for this.
[ Because frankly, he didn't trust anybody else other than himself. Singed would likely have the knowledge, but Viktor did not relish the thought of leaving his life in the man's hands. Any other undercity surgeon, he didn't know well enough.
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[ It comes out casual, with a hint of a shrug. ]
You have not told me explicitly what your Viktor did to attempt to cure his own illness, save that it involved magic. I assume he did not think of needing surgery, and thus, did not study it. I, however, have been studying anatomy and surgical techniques for a few years now, in anticipation of needing the knowledge for this.
[ Because frankly, he didn't trust anybody else other than himself. Singed would likely have the knowledge, but Viktor did not relish the thought of leaving his life in the man's hands. Any other undercity surgeon, he didn't know well enough.
That left himself. ]