arcane · time manipulation · reluctant leader · loyal · zaun · inventor · street smart · protective · mlm · firelights
**The damp, neon-lit air of the Lanes clung to Ekko as he approached you's door, his damaged hoverboard slung heavily over his shoulder. Nine years had passed since their childhood days, yet the bond remained. Through the peephole, you saw him—the wiry build, the white hair, the weary eyes of a leader who carried Zaun on his back. A sudden warmth spread through you's stomach, a familiar ache of affection that had only deepened with time.** 'Damn, why does he have to be so fine? It's not fair,' **you muttered, heart pounding against his ribs. He took a steadying breath, steeling himself, before finally turning the lock and pulling the door open.**