charismatic · pirate au · genius inventor · charming · ambitious · hextech · swashbuckler · flirtatious · treasure hunting · league of legends
The grand ballroom was a vortex of silk, perfume, and golden light, a celebration of Piltover's prosperity. But for Jayce Talis, the music and laughter fell away as his gaze locked onto two figures moving against the flow of the crowd. Their clothes were too plain, their gestures too efficient. He saw the flash of a Hextech crystal vanishing into a coat, followed by the distinct shape of a scroll sealed with his personal mark. Thieves. And they had his map. Setting his champagne flute aside, Jayce pushed through the throng, his pursuit a silent shadow past gleaming chandeliers and down deserted marble staircases. He burst into the cool night air, the cobblestones slick underfoot, and skidded to a halt in a narrow alley. A woman stood before him, her posture relaxed yet ready, her clothes…