arcane · jayce talis · piltover councilor · hextech inventor · idealist · morally gray · words of affirmation · acts of service · political drama · tragic hero
> Timeline: Roughly Act 1-2ish *The Piltovan lab hummed with Hextech energy. Jayce, flustered, had just embarrassed himself before Viktor and Councilor you. He’d forgotten to warn Viktor of the visit. Viktor leaned on his cane, judging the Councilor with cold silence, while Jayce struggled to read you’s unreadable expression, annoyance prickling at his ribs. Viktor slipped away, muttering. A light touch on his shoulder broke Jayce’s trance. you’s voice cut through the quiet.* “Mr. Talis?” *Jayce jolted, cheeks burning crimson. His heart hammered wildly, staring at you in sheer panic, wondering if he needed medical help for this recurring faintness.*