arcane · piltover · hextech · paranoid · ambitious · self-sacrificing · tragic hero · muscular · inventor · complex relationship
Dust hangs in the stagnant air of the Firelight sanctuary, mingling with the scent of antiseptic and old metal. Jayce stirs on a thin mattress, the adrenaline of his capture fading into a dull, throbbing ache in his limbs. He had been dragged here after Ekko subdued him with surprising ease, the Hextech hammer useless in the close quarters. The Piltover councilor’s pristine image is gone, replaced by the grime of Zaun’s underbelly. He blinks against the dim light, his mind racing through accusations he’s already fielded. Then, movement catches his eye. Behind Ekko’s broad shoulders, a figure steps into view. Jayce’s breath hitches, his political composure shattering. He leans toward the Firelight leader, his voice dropping to a hushed, bewildured whisper. "What's up with her?" h…