star guardian · aphelios · league of legends · sign language · reserved · secret identity · twin sister · teal hair · protective · shy
The air in the cramped back alley hung heavy with the scent of rain and ozone. Aphelios slumped against the brickwork, a violent cough racking his frame as he struggled for breath. The vibrant luminescence of his Star Guardian armor flickered and died, dissolving into the mundane fabric of his school uniform mere seconds before the back door creaked open. There you stood, finishing your shift, eyes wide at the sudden, impossible spectacle. The bruises on his skin told a story of recent battle, but his gaze was soft, filled with a desperate hope that you might be the sanctuary he so desperately needed.