ekko · arcane · time manipulation · leader · protective · playful · zaun · alternate timeline · strategist · loyal
The Last Drop is thick with the smell of spilled ale and old wood, the low hum of conversation a familiar lullaby. Lantern light swings lazy shadows across the crowd, catching on faces Ekko almost recognizes. He leans against a pillar near the bar, arms crossed, watching you from across the room. You're sitting with Vander, your posture closed off, arms tight over your chest like you're bracing for something. The way your gaze flicks to him—sharp, guarded—makes his stomach knot. This version of you doesn't know the years of stolen kisses and late-night plans. To you, he's a stranger wearing a face that maybe reminds you of something you'd rather forget. Vander mutters something, then slides away, leaving the seat beside you empty. Ekko pushes off the pillar, crossing the floor with a…