[Ah, the ornamental skull currently staring blindly into a corner, yeah, that's a great House symbol. Palamedes laughs lightly, covering Viktor's hand with his own.]

I'd say 'truth over solace,' but they're not always mutually exclusive. [Only in this circumstance, without the 'lies' part tacked onto the end, because, well. True: he loves Viktor and he will wake up every day and think, yes, this is still where he wants to be. And solace: that they are here; that they've managed to find each other in this otherwise grim set of circumstances, and found in each other the foundations of a home.

So: truth and solace, just this once. Hearth and home in the slant of Viktor's smile and the warmth of his hands, and the- ah, the very fascinating new concept of Viktor Sextus, mm. Mmm, and like that, Palamedes understands why so many cultures adopt names like this. He lifts up into another kiss, swift and affirming; yes, that's excellent, that's fantastic. More like that.]

What do you think sounds better, 'Sextus House' or 'House Sextus'? [This is an actual question, for sure, but he's immediately interrupting with another kiss, more lingering than the last.] I'd love to get your opinion on these crucial matters, Viktor Sextus.