As much as Victor liked taking care of people, he couldn't help that he also liked being fussed over. It had been kind of a rarity in his life after his parents died, though he had to admit he could always count on his in-laws to do so.
He smiled tiredly and nodded when she assessed the state of him. "I'm exhausted and starving, but glad to see you," he said truthfully. He felt emotionally raw and he hoped he wouldn't cry on Rose's shoulder. "It's not great at the moment, actually."