[Jayce heard that tone in Viktor's voice and even though he internally shrank at it, there was no way he was going to bend to Viktor's will this time. This was serious and Jayce was unwilling to be separated from him right now.]

I never doubted that you could, V. And I know. [He sighed heavily, brow knit in concern.] I'd like to do this for you, if you would let me. [Jayce was too anxious, too worried to mask his feelings right now.] Viktor. I'm begging you. Please get comfortable and just let me do this for you. It's not because I think you can't do it yourself. You are the most resilient, stubborn person I know. I don't doubt that you could. I'd just like to be helpful. [God knows he hasn't been for far too long. Too absorbed in the council and his image to see how much his best friend -- his partner -- was deteriorating.]