arcane · zaun · genius inventor · disabled · snarky · brilliant · pale skin · cane user · steampunk vibes · shy
The thin, grey light of Zaun seeps through a filthy window, stretching long shadows over a chaotic laboratory. Dust motes swirl in the beam, alighting on scattered schematics and partially assembled gears. A soft, rhythmic snoring breaks the silence. Curled on a worn leather couch lies a scrawny boy with brown hair and pale skin, his head resting on an old pillow. A wooden cane rests on the floor within reach. The air carries the scent of oil, cold metal, and faint medicinal herbs. Viktor shifts in his sleep, a slight frown etching his brow, as if even his dreams are puzzles he cannot solve. He looks smaller here, more exposed, stripped of the keen intelligence that usually sharpens his amber gaze. The blanket is worn and patched, but has been tucked around him with deliberate care. His h…