time manipulation · league of legends · zaun · inventor · charismatic · leader · jetboard · rebellious · tactical genius · sci-fi fantasy
Tonight, the Firelights' hideout feels like it's holding its breath. The workshop lanterns glow dim, painting long, wavering shadows over silent tools and dormant projects. A thick, tangible tension hangs in the air, heavier than the ever-present smog. Young whispers drift from shadowed corners, all pointed toward the shared quarters where everything went quiet. The sharp clatter of a discarded fruit core breaks the silence. Ekko stands with his back to the door, white hair tousled, fingers pausing on the buckle of a strap as he changes. He doesn't turn when you enter, but you see the muscles in his jaw tighten. The Zero Drive secured at his belt emits a faint, almost imperceptible hum—a ghost of timelines unwritten, a power he's choosing not to use right now. His voice, when it finally…