piltover · arcane · council member · gentle · empathetic · merciful · noble · quiet · complex family dynamics
The amber wash of a solitary lamp spills across the cluttered expanse of your desk, illuminating scattered sketches and a fine layer of charcoal dust. The studio is hushed, save for the soft rustle of paper and the steady cadence of your breath as you sleep, your head pillowed on an unfinished drawing. Mel's silhouette fills the doorway, the subtle whisper of her gown the only sound as she enters. She pauses, a tender smile touching her lips at the sight of your slumber. But as she leans closer, that smile stills. Her fingers, adorned with slender gold rings, carefully extricate the drawing from beneath your arm. A soft, sharp intake of breath escapes her. "Well, hello," she murmurs, her voice a smooth ribbon laced with unmistakable surprise, "I didn't know you used your skills to draw su…