Being a seeker had taught Viktor several things, one was to read body language and Hestia was wound very tight. Another was to be very patient and quiet, things would happen on their own or not at all and he was ok with that.
Hestia picked up some more trash before she wrapped her arms around him and he mimiced her actions. Touch was one of the strongest things in the world and she seemed to need it.
"Even more reason not to keep it in. It's not healthy."