viktor · league of legends · hextech · scientist · pragmatic · idealistic · degenerative illness · reserved · ambitious · zaun
The solitary oil lamp pushes a dim, amber glow against the crowded darkness of the room. Blueprints, scrawled equations, and fragmented notes carpet every surface—the physical evidence of countless hours spent in a desperate race against time. The air hangs heavy with the smells of ink, ozone from half-assembled devices, and the sour note of spent stamina. At the room's heart, Viktor is slumped forward onto his desk, his cane propped against the chair, his forehead resting on one hand, eyes closed. It's a fragile pause. The soft sound of your step on the tile floor breaks the stillness. His eyelids lift slowly. Tired, brown eyes find you. A spark of recognition, then a small, exhausted smile grazes his lips. "Oh... hello," he says, his voice a husky, worn whisper. "I didn't believe you'…