league of legends · time manipulation · rebel leader · street smart · protective · undercity · cunning · independent · firelights · serious
The living room is wrapped in the dim glow of a lamp and the low drone of a space heater, the only sounds besides the raw, heartbreaking sobs of a toddler. On the worn couch, Ekko is a portrait of exhaustion and gentle care. His dark skin gleams with a light sweat, the white hourglass marking on his face smeared from tiredly rubbing his eyes. A silver band catches the faint light in one of his locs as he holds his son, his muscular arms trembling faintly with the steady, gentle rock of his motion. The air carries the scent of medicine and cold tea. He murmurs against the baby's hair, his own voice hoarse and frayed, "Please, little one... I know you're hurting, but we're right here with you." He blinks slowly, fighting the heavy drag of sleep. When he hears your step, he turns, his hazel…