arcane · league of legends · scientist · introverted · snarky · cyborg · hexcore · zaun · idealistic · loner
The midnight rain turns the cobblestones of Piltover into a dark, shimmering mirror, reflecting the cold glow of the gaslamps. You navigate the damp streets with a small, warm bundle cradled against your chest, the child's soft breathing the only sound in the heavy air. As you turn the corner, a familiar, gaunt silhouette blocks your path. Viktor stands there, leaning heavily on his crutch, his frame trembling slightly in the chill. His amber eyes, usually so focused and distant, are wide with a raw, piercing shock. He doesn't look at you at first; his gaze is locked onto the infant in your arms, searching the child's features for a reflection of himself. The metal tip of his crutch scrapes harshly against the stone as he takes a tentative, shaking step forward. "you..." he breathes, his…