[ Jayce unfortunately does have someone who should be worried about extensively, although Viktor sulks if that's ever brought up. But from what he heard, Ciri wasn't in the best of shape either, it wasn't an easy situation for her. He won't share that as it's her story, but Jaskier has reasons to worry too. Although she's downplaying it far more than Viktor did for him. ]

Oh, yes, I'm a scientist and engineer, like Viktor. It's how we met. Blacksmithing is a family business.

[ It's also the reason Jayce is built like a brick wall, he's been slinging hammers and building things in the forge since childhood. That's a very easy way to add on bulk, and he's been doing it constantly since arriving in Cadens, so he's maintained that form here. He's otherwise a big nerd. ]

Thank you on his behalf, he was going to struggle without his cane.

[ Jayce laughs with him about the cat, he definitely heard about the somewhat embarrassing pigeon hunt, as Viktor called it. It sounded fun to him, but he's far more easy-going. ]

It's an inside joke, our mentor's pet is this animal called a poro, he followed him everywhere. His name is Porofessor.

[ They did share a mentor, although Heimerdinger's favoritism toward Jayce was well-known by the time Hextech was approved, and only got more so with time. It's a complicated relationship, given that he ousted him from his position, but he can still recall some warm memories, like that annoying little poro. After a beat, he smiles brightly, snapping his fingers.]

Wait, you're the musician, right? I knew I've heard your name from elsewhere too. I play the mandolin, not very well though, but I hear you're amazing.