That was probably a good thing. Generally, the longer a conversation went on, the worse Topher got at his communication skills.

"'Kay," he said, nodding. "Uh. Good... talk. And everything."

He wasn't sure whether they were okay, exactly -- the conversation itself had been civil enough, but Victor wasn't really the easiest guy to read -- but he certainly wasn't about to question it and make things even more awkward, so.

"Later."