( he takes the opening, sliding himself on indoors and casting only a casual glance over the area. the missing mattress is perhaps the most surprising part; beyond that, he's seen worse. it's also not why he's here.

though he does agree, voice and tone kept mild. )

It doesn't, you're right. But it does allow for a certain familiarity with the process, which does help, even while it doesn't make it better.

( it is, however, Cassian who verified something that Victor hadn't known beforehand. he levels a look on Jyn; breathing in, then exhaling, knowing there's no good way of breaching this. )

I'd been worried about you. Then I've just heard... about Bodhi having gone missing. How are you holding up?

( in the same mild tone, watching her carefully. he's pretty sure she's not a crier: that's good. he's shit at handling tears. (ask Yuuri.) this is awkward, if sincere, and pairs up with a concern he's had for well over a month now. where are they going? )